Fees and scholarships
Find out about the tuition fees for the International Foundation Year and the scholarships we’re offering for September 2026 entry.
Tuition fees
The tuition fee for the initial year of the Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year is:
- £24,000 for Arts and Social Sciences, and Business and Design routes
- £24,500 for Engineering, Science, and Healthcare routes
Find out how to pay your tuition fees.
Scholarships
We have a variety of scholarships available for international students commencing their studies in September 2026.
By supporting talented individuals, we aim to empower you to reach your academic and professional goals while fostering a diverse and dynamic learning community.
Find out about scholarships available for the Leeds International Foundation Year 2026.
We also offer undergraduate and Masters scholarships for international students.
International Regional Scholarships
An automatic £5,000 fee reduction scholarship is available for international students from an eligible country/region.
Our regional scholarships are designed to help ease the cost of living, allowing you to focus on your education and achieve your potential. They are automatically awarded to eligible students as a fee reduction on your tuition fee.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for an International Regional Scholarship, you must:
- be a passport holder from one of the following countries/regions: Canada, Egypt, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, USA;
- If you hold an eligible passport, but currently live in another country/region, you will be eligible for this scholarship.
- If you are only domiciled in one of these countries/regions, you will not be eligible for this scholarship.
- be classified as an international fee-paying student;
- be self-funded;
- Students who are funded by an external organisation or sponsor are not eligible for this scholarship.
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer for the Leeds International Foundation Year starting in September 2026;
- be entering the Leeds International Foundation Year in September 2026.
How to apply
You do not need to submit a scholarship application. If you meet the eligibility and award criteria, you will automatically receive the scholarship.
Receiving the scholarship
When you are offered a place on the Leeds International Foundation Year, you will be notified of your scholarship award shortly after you receive a course offer.
This scholarship cannot be deferred to a future year and you will not be eligible for any further regional scholarships if you progress onto an undergraduate degree at Leeds.
The scholarship is a tuition fee discount which will be deducted from your full tuition fee when you register as a student at Leeds.
Guidance on paying your fees is available on our How to pay page.
Terms and conditions
This scholarship cannot be combined with the International Foundation Year Excellence Scholarship.
International Foundation Year Excellence Scholarships
We have scholarships available worth £3,000, to support eligible international students.
The awards recognise and reward high academic achievement for students applying to study on the Leeds International Foundation Year starting in September 2026.
At Leeds, we welcome international students from over 140 countries or regions to our multicultural campus. Our International Foundation Year Excellence Scholarship supports students to fulfil their potential and join our diverse community.
These competitive awards will be awarded to selected students as a tuition fee discount.
Eligibility criteria
To apply for an International Foundation Year Excellence Scholarship, you must:
- be classified as an international student for fee purposes;
- have a conditional or unconditional offer for the Leeds International Foundation Year starting in September 2026;
- be self-funded;
- Students who are funded by an external organisation or sponsor are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
- not already be receiving the International Regional Scholarship;
- be entering the Leeds International Foundation Year in 2026;
- demonstrate an excellent academic track record evidenced through your high school qualifications.
How to apply
You will only be able to apply for this scholarship once you have a conditional or unconditional offer for the Leeds International Foundation Year.
To complete the application form, you will need to submit your personal details. These include:
- your name
- your student ID number
- your student email address
- your nationality
- your funding status (you must be self-funded to be eligible for this scholarship).
Application deadline
The deadline to apply is 5pm BST on Monday 31 August. You will be contacted regarding the outcome of your application within a week of applying for the scholarship.
Terms and conditions
This scholarship cannot be combined with the International Regional Scholarship.
Questions about scholarships
If you have questions about scholarships for International Foundation Year students, email the International Foundation Year admissions team at IFYadmissions@leeds.ac.uk.
