International students
Every year more than 9,000 international students choose to study with us, making our campus one of the most diverse and multicultural in the UK. Enrol with us and you'll join a community of outstanding academics. We're among the top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2021. We're also part of the Worldwide Universities Network which comprises 16 research intensive institutions and addresses issues of global significance.
Coronavirus (covid-19)
We are fully aware of the impact that the current situation could have on your plans to study with us at Leeds, with a large number of schools and universities around the world being closed, as well as IELTS and visa centres. We want to reassure you that the University of Leeds is taking all necessary steps to ensure that we can be as flexible as possible in terms of our academic and English language entry criteria, submission of documents and our arrival and start dates. The situation is fast changing and whilst we can’t give specific case by case information for everyone at this stage, we will be continue to update our information on this website with more specific details once they are confirmed.
Further information for prospective international students is available on our Coronavirus - information for applicants and offer holders page
If you have applied for a pre-sessional English course with the Language Centre, please read our coronavirus FAQs about pre-sessional courses.
Current international students can visit our coronavirus website for updates and information.
Admissions
We want to help make the process of applying for a course at Leeds as easy as possible. You will need to make sure you meet our academic and language requirements - there are courses you can take to help you reach the required standard.
Entry requirements
Foundation routes
We have a range of options to help you reach our academic requirements
English language courses
Pre-sessional English and General English courses to help you improve your English language level.
City life
Find out what Leeds has to offer
Preparing for Leeds
When you are coming to university in another country, there are lots of things you need to know, from travel and accommodation arrangements to sorting out your finances.
Accommodation
There are lots of different types of accommodation on offer and lots of advice is available so you can find the best option for you
Travel information
Plan your journey before you arrive, stay safe as you travel and enjoy your move to Leeds
Support and advice
What to bring
Student
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“You’ll never feel alone in Leeds because your circle of friends can become your family. It’s a very global, cultural environment.”
Fees and funding
Everything you need to know about fees and scholarships, along with useful information about living costs to help plan your budget.