University of Leeds

Leeds

  • #75 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 34,006Total Students
  • 3,443Faculty
  • 11,357Int'l Students

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We’re one of the UK’sleading universities, We're in the top 10 universities in the UK in theGuardian University Guide 2019, and ranked in the top 10 by the Times and TheSunday Times Good University Guide 2018. We’re first choice for more than34,000 students from over 150 different countries and located in the heart of athriving, friendly and multi-cultural city.

Every year more than 7,000international students, including exchange students, choose to study with us,making our University campus one of the most diverse and multicultural in theUK. If you’re an international student, you’re guaranteed Universityaccommodation for the duration of your studies. 

We’re acclaimed worldwidefor the quality of our teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Ourstaff have been awarded the highest number of National Teaching Fellowships inUK higher education and we’re also proud to have achieved a Gold rating in the2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the highest award possible, bothrecognising the excellent student education at the University of Leeds.

We’re one of the UK’s topresearch universities with a thriving research community, meaning your coursewill be up to date with the latest developments, and designed and taught bystaff who are experts in their field. We’re also continually investing in thebest facilities to support you in your studies, from brand new laboratories andlecture theatres to our impressive libraries.

Our size and breadth meanswe can offer you an incredible range of opportunities, so you can have a uniqueexperience that will help you grow academically and personally, while gainingthe skills employers are looking for. We were voted 4th in the UK for studentexperience by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017.

The city of Leeds islocated in the heart of the UK, just two hours by train from London and thenearest international airport is just 30 minutes away. The beauty of fivenational parks including the world famous Lake District are within easyreach. 

Startyour University of Leeds adventure at www.leeds.ac.uk

Follow the University of Leeds on Youtube, Instagram,Facebook,LinkedInand Twitter

About

We’re one of the UK’sleading universities, We're in the top 10 universities in the UK in theGuardian University Guide 2019, and ranked in the top 10 by the Times and TheSunday Times Good University Guide 2018. We’re first choice for more than34,000 students from over 150 different countries and located in the heart of athriving, friendly and multi-cultural city.

Every year more than 7,000international students, including exchange students, choose to study with us,making our University campus one of the most diverse and multicultural in theUK. If you’re an international student, you’re guaranteed Universityaccommodation for the duration of your studies. 

We’re acclaimed worldwidefor the quality of our teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Ourstaff have been awarded the highest number of National Teaching Fellowships inUK higher education and we’re also proud to have achieved a Gold rating in the2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the highest award possible, bothrecognising the excellent student education at the University of Leeds.

We’re one of the UK’s topresearch universities with a thriving research community, meaning your coursewill be up to date with the latest developments, and designed and taught bystaff who are experts in their field. We’re also continually investing in thebest facilities to support you in your studies, from brand new laboratories andlecture theatres to our impressive libraries.

Our size and breadth meanswe can offer you an incredible range of opportunities, so you can have a uniqueexperience that will help you grow academically and personally, while gainingthe skills employers are looking for. We were voted 4th in the UK for studentexperience by the Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017.

The city of Leeds islocated in the heart of the UK, just two hours by train from London and thenearest international airport is just 30 minutes away. The beauty of fivenational parks including the world famous Lake District are within easyreach. 

Startyour University of Leeds adventure at www.leeds.ac.uk

Follow the University of Leeds on Youtube, Instagram,Facebook,LinkedInand Twitter

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #94
  • 2014
    #=97
  • 2015
    #97
  • 2016
    #=87
  • 2017
    #93
  • 2018
    #101
  • 2019
    #=93
  • 2020
    #=93
  • 2021
    #91
  • 2022
    #92
  • 2023
    #86
  • 2024
    #75

Student & Staff

Total students
34,006

23%
77%

International students
11,357

47%
53%

Total faculty staff
3,443

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Total students
34,006

23%
77%

International students
11,357

47%
53%

Total faculty staff
3,443

2320
1123
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Leeds, GB,

Leeds , United Kingdom , LS2 9JT

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