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Representatives in your country or region

We work with representatives worldwide who can provide you with comprehensive support in applying to the University of Leeds. Use the contact details on this page to find an appointed agent in your city, country or region.

Our representatives (also called agents) are based around the world and act as officially appointed representatives of the University of Leeds. They have been provided with expert guidance on our courses, admissions processes, and policies. They can advise you throughout the application process. Some agents will offer face-to-face support and have offices in the town or city where you live, while others may use digital channels to communicate with you.

The University pays commission to agents if you receive their support and enrol on a course at the University, but using their services won't affect your chances of being accepted. We work with agents because it extends our global presence, and many students find it beneficial to receive support when applying to university. 

Please note: If an agent is not listed on this page, the University does not maintain a relationship with them or endorse their services.

How our agents can help you

Agents can help you:

  • decide which country and which University is the best study destination for you 
  • find a course that best fits your needs 
  • understand the suitability of your qualifications and background (please note that our admissions team makes the final decision on your offer) 
  • navigate through the application process including preparing and submitting necessary documents and details. However, you (the applicant) remain ultimately responsible for your account and the management of communications 
  • by liaising with the University on your behalf, provided you’ve permitted the agent to be listed as your approved representative 
  • with your visa application, including advising on the documents you need to provide 
  • understand travel advice and guidance before your departure. 

Agent responsibilities

We expect our representatives to be reliable, honest, and trustworthy providers of advice and guidance to you and in all aspects of their business, including:

  • always being honest and transparent when communicating information about the University to you; not knowingly providing false, incomplete or misleading information
  • acting in the best interests of you at all times, providing accurate information that allows you to make informed decisions
  • always respecting your choices
  • not making offers of admission on behalf of the University
  • not entering into any contract or agreement on behalf of the University
  • not defaming or inaccurately conveying the reputation or interests of any higher education institutions.

Advice for choosing an agent

At the University of Leeds, we commit to the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF) and pledge to create and maintain best practice in agent management to encourage informed decision-making and transparency. 

  • If you are considering using the services of an agent, we encourage you to read the British Council’s student guide to choosing an education agent.
  • Some agents charge students a counselling fee, so we advise you to confirm all costs in advance. You should also check if an agent is authorised to represent the University of Leeds. In some instances, our agents may work with other agents (sometimes referred to as sub-agents), but we will not have contracts with these partners, and are unable to support them in the same way.
  • Never pay any course deposits or tuition fee payments to an agent – you should always pay these directly to the University.
  • You can only work with one representative to support you with your application to Leeds. If you are experiencing issues with your nominated agent and you are unable to resolve the issues with them directly, or you want to change your nominated agent, please email the International Office at internationaloffice@leeds.ac.uk

Find an agent by region

Africa

Botswana

​​​​​​Ghana

Kenya

Mauritius

Nigeria

South Africa

Tanzania

Uganda

Americas

Argentina

Brazil

Canada

Chile

Colombia

Mexico

Peru

Central Asia

Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan

East Asia

China

Hong Kong

Japan

South Korea

Taiwan

Europe

Albania

Azerbaijan

Belgium

Cyprus

France

Italy

Kosovo

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Spain

Turkey

​​United Kingdom

Middle East and North Africa

Bahrain

Egypt

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon 

Libya

Morocco

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

South Asia

Bangladesh

India

Nepal

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Southeast Asia

Brunei

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

Myanmar

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

General support and advice

Find further information about applying to Leeds as an international student:

Contact our overseas teams

Talk to our teams for general support and advice about studying at the University.

Attend an overseas event

Find out when we will be attending an event in your country or region.

Speak to a current student

Chat with a current student to find out about life as an international student in Leeds.