The University, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in UK. We are a world top 100 university and are renowned globally for the quality of our teaching and research. The strength of our academic expertise combined with the breadth of disciplines we cover, provides a wealth of opportunities and has real impact on the world in cultural, economic and societal ways.
- #86 Ranking
- 225 Masters
- 2,282 Academic Staff
- 33,318 Students
- 10,662 Students (int'l)
- 20,324 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (62)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- Postgraduate Diploma Applied and Professional Ethics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics and Finance
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Finance and Investment
- M.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- M.Sc. International Business
- Postgraduate Certificate International Fashion Marketing and Design Management
- M.Sc. Law and Finance
- M.Sc. Management
- M.Sc. Management Consulting
- M.Sc. Statistics
- Postgraduate Certificate Sustainable Business Leadership
- M.Sc. Sustainable Food Systems
- M.Sc. Transport Economics
- M.Sc. Transport Economics
- M.Sc. Transport Planning
Social Sciences (53)
- M.Sc. Accounting and Finance
- M.A. Childhood Studies
- M.Sc. Ecological Economics
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics and Finance
- M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics
- M.A. Gender Studies
- M.A. Global Development
- M.Sc. International Health
- LL.M. Law and Social Justice
- M.A. Medieval Studies
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.Sc. Political Science
- M.A. Race and Resistance
- MA/MSc Research
- M.A. Social Research
- M.Sc. Statistics
- M.Sc. Systemic Family Therapy
- M.Sc. Transport Economics
- M.Sc. Transport Economics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (35)
- M.Sc. Bioscience
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Clinical Embryology
- M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics
- M.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- M.Sc. Food Science
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.Sc. Medical Imaging
- M.Sc. Molecular Medicine
- M.Res. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Physics
- M.Sc. Statistics
Medicine & Health (33)
- M.Sc. Bioscience
- Postgraduate Certificate Cardiac Device and Rhythm Management
- M.Sc. Clinical Embryology
- M.Sc. Dental Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate Echocardiography
- M.Sc. International Health
- M.Sc. International Health
- M.Sc. Medical Imaging
- M.Res. Medicine
- M.Sc. Molecular Medicine
- Postgraduate Certificate Musculoskeletal Medicine
- M.Res. Neuroscience
- M.Sc. Nutrition
- M.Sc. Paediatric Dentistry
- M.Sc. Pharmacy Practice
Engineering & Technology (30)
- M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
- M.Sc. Automotive Engineering
- M.Sc. Energy and Environment
- M.Sc. Engineering Geology
- M.Sc. Engineering Geology
- M.Sc. Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Engineering Management
- M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Medical Engineering
- M.Sc. Structural Engineering
- M.Sc. Sustainable Cities
Humanities (26)
- Postgraduate Diploma Applied and Professional Ethics
- M.A. English Literature
- M.A. Linguistics
- M.A. Medieval Studies
- M.A. Modern History
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.A. Philosophy
- Postgraduate Certificate Philosophy of Religion and Ethics
- Postgraduate Diploma Philosophy of Religion and Ethics
- M.A. War and Strategy
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (25)
- M.Sc. Ecological Economics
- M.Sc. Energy and Environment
- M.Sc. Engineering Geology
- M.Sc. Engineering Geology
- M.Sc. Exploration Geophysics
- M.Sc. Geotechnical Engineering
- M.Sc. Sustainable Cities
- M.Sc. Sustainable Cities
- M.Sc. Sustainable Food Systems
Arts, Design & Architecture (23)
- M.A. Design
- M.A. Fine Art
- M.A. Fine Art
- Postgraduate Certificate International Fashion Marketing and Design Management
- MMus Performance
- M.A. Performance Design
- M.Sc. Sustainable Cities
Computer Science & IT (19)
- Postgraduate Certificate Artificial Intelligence Online
- Postgraduate Diploma Health Research
Applied Sciences & Professions (17)
- M.Sc. Food Science
- M.Sc. Food Science
- M.Sc. Nutrition
- M.Sc. Sustainable Food Systems
- M.Sc. Sustainable Food Systems
Education & Training (13)
- M.A. Childhood Studies
- M.A. Digital Education
- Postgraduate Diploma Digital Education
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital Education
- M.A. Education
- Postgraduate Diploma Health Research
- M.A. TESOL
- M.A. TESOL (China)
- M.A. TESOL Studies
Law (11)
- LL.M. International Trade Law
- M.Sc. Law and Finance
- LL.M. Law and Social Justice
Journalism & Media (4)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
About
History
The University of Leeds was founded in 1904, but its origins go back to the nineteenth century with the founding of the Leeds School of Medicine in 1831 and then the Yorkshire College of Science in 1874.
In 1831 a group of young men established the Leeds School of Medicine which meant that medical students no longer had to go to Scotland, London or overseas to study.
Education
- Undergraduate
- Masters courses
- Research degrees
Research
The University of Leeds conducts interdisciplinary and impact-orientated research to address challenges at regional, national and global levels. To achieve this our research is user-led and solutions focused, driven by the needs of our partners and stakeholders. Leeds is committed to working across disciplines to help tackle global challenges.
Career
The strength of our academic expertise combined with the breadth of disciplines we cover, provides a wealth of opportunities and has real impact on the world in cultural, economic and societal ways.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2021
GSSA 2021
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2021. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 8 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
86 6
2022
92 -1
2021
91
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
128 -1
2022
127 33
2021
160
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
140 9
2022
149 3
2021
152
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
151 -50
2021
101
2020
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Visit the International Student Information Point in the Michael Sadler Building to collect a welcome pack and sign up for a welcome talk. Our welcome team will be available to help answer any questions you may have.
The International Student Orientation sessions, on 19 and 20 September, provide essential information about a range of topics and the support and opportunities available to help you get the most out of your time in Leeds.
Housing services
At the University of Leeds we understand how important your accommodation is when you're new. We know starting at University might be the first time you've lived away from home and this can be daunting as well as exciting. We're committed to making that transition as easy as possible for you and we'll help you every step of the way.
Library services
There are four libraries on campus, along with two public galleries displaying rare items and artworks. There is one off-campus library in St James's Hospital.
- Brotherton Library
- Edward Boyle Library
- Health Sciences Library
- Laidlaw Library
ICT services
University of Leeds will give you 5 terabytes of cloud storage on OneDrive, which means you can store and organise all your files online and access them anywhere.If you need to collaborate on a piece of work, you can also securely share documents and folders.
You will also have a home drive, an area of the network personal to you, which you can access from any cluster PC on campus.
Medical services
As a student in Leeds, you'll need to register with a doctor, and be familiar with where to go if you need help, treatment or advice.
We will work with you to help you manage your wellbeing and mental health, to develop insights into your situation alongside the tools and strategies to make the most of your time at University.
Student Life
Campus life
Our campus is a ten-minute walk from Leeds city centre. Our single-site campus, one of the largest in the UK, is just a short walk from the centre of Leeds. Everything is in one place and it's really easy to get around. The University is a creative community with a rich cultural life, offering many opportunities for you to get involved or immerse yourself in the arts.
Sports facilities
We offer a wide range of sporting and physical activities enhanced by cutting-edge architectural design, and provide an exciting mix of services.
Key features include:
- A fantastic 25m 8 lane swimming pool
- The largest fitness suite of any UK university with state-of-the-art equipment (200 fitness stations)
- Leeds' largest indoor sports halls with performance sports floors and lighting
- Three dedicated class studios
Student clubs
Leeds University Union (LUU) is a member led organisation – that means any one of our 38,000 members can make a change to what we do, how we do it and who represents them. The Better Forums exist to enable you to make those changes
Accreditation
Leeds University Business School has confirmed its place among the elite after receiving accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Student Reviews
University review from a international health masters student
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The staff are very supportive in academics and helping me settle in the new place. The classes are very easy to understand and interactive where we are free to share our opinions and questions.
Good teacher makes better future
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
The concepts explaind were very less and the writing is more based on the topic and very less explanation in the class with very low resources.
IUIU, a place to study in Uganda!
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Studying at this university was a life time experience due to its unique culture, dedicated staff. However, there is need for diversity that is why i feel i should associate with people of different cultures and origin.
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