The University, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutions in the 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.
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4.3 out of 5 (111 ratings / 64 reviews) Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (33)
- University of Leeds Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
- M.Sc. Business Psychology
- Faculty of Performance, Visual Arts and Communications
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics and Finance
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- M.Sc. Finance and Investment
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.Sc. International Business
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Engineering
- LL.M. International Trade LawFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.Sc. Law and FinanceSchool of Law
- M.Sc. Management
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- M.Sc. Transport Economics
- M.Sc. Transport Planning
Social Sciences (22)
- M.Sc. Business Psychology
- M.A. Childhood StudiesSchool of Education
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Performance, Visual Arts and Communications
- M.A. Disability StudiesFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.Sc. Ecological EconomicsFaculty of Environment School of Earth and Environment
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Economics and Finance
- M.A. Gender StudiesFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.A. Global Development
- M.Sc. Political ScienceFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Postgraduate Certificate Provision for Children with Developmental DisordersFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.Sc. Research (MbR) (MA)
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Sociology and Social Policy
- M.Sc. Transport Economics
Engineering & Technology (17)
- Faculty of Engineering
- M.Sc. Aerospace EngineeringFaculty of Engineering
- M.Sc. Automotive EngineeringFaculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- M.Sc. Energy and EnvironmentFaculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- M.Sc. Medical EngineeringFaculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- M.Sc. Structural EngineeringFaculty of Engineering
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (14)
- Faculty of Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. BioscienceFaculty of Biological Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- M.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- M.Sc. Medical StatisticsFaculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.Sc. StatisticsFaculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Education & Training (10)
- M.A. Childhood StudiesSchool of Education
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.A. EducationFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Postgraduate Certificate Provision for Children with Developmental DisordersFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.A. TESOLFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.A. TESOL StudiesSchool of Education
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.A. TESOL and ICTFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
Law (10)
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- LL.M. International LawFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- LL.M. International Trade LawFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.Sc. Law and FinanceSchool of Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
Computer Science & IT (9)
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Biological Sciences
- Faculty of Environment School of Earth and Environment
- M.Sc. Ecological EconomicsFaculty of Environment School of Earth and Environment
- M.Sc. Energy and EnvironmentFaculty of Engineering
- University of Leeds Faculty of Environment
- Faculty of Engineering
Medicine & Health (8)
- M.Sc. BioscienceFaculty of Biological Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Biological Sciences
- M.Sc. International HealthLeeds Institute of Health Sciences
- M.Sc. Medical StatisticsFaculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- M.Sc. NutritionFaculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
Humanities (6)
- University of Leeds Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
- M.A. TESOLFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.A. TESOL StudiesSchool of Education
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- M.A. TESOL and ICTFaculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
- Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- M.Sc. Food ScienceFaculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Faculty of Performance, Visual Arts and Communications
- M.Sc. Structural EngineeringFaculty of Engineering
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Faculty of Biological Sciences
Journalism & Media (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 Universitys research community is committed to adhering to high ethical standards and the Universitys values in order to ensure the integrity of our innovative and high quality research.
No matter how specific your research we have facilities for you. This includes some unusual specialist ones, like our two computerised simulators.
Career
Not only are we committed to giving you the best possible education, we help with employability too. Our award-winning Careers Centre supports you in finding work during and after your course, as well as giving you skills for the future.
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
93 8
2018
101 -8
2017
93
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
101
2017
101
2016
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
153 -14
2018
139 -6
2017
133
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
2019
-
2018
153 -19
2017
134
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.
Services
Student services
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 15 and 16 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 the importance of finding the right living environment to help you settle in, study effectively and enjoy a good social life. In our accommodation, you can experience a real home away from home.
Library services
Library in the UK, with more than 4,000 study places if you need somewhere quiet to work.
On the main campus our three libraries, the Brotherton Library, Edward Boyle Library and the newly refurbished Health Sciences Library, provide a variety of different working environments. They all house IT clusters too, alongside access to the University wireless network if you want to work on your laptop.
ICT services
Email, file storage and a fast internet connection are the least you can expect from IT facilities at the University of Leeds our first class facilities are some of the most extensive of any UK university.
Medical services
The Health & Safety Service work in partnership with staff and the trade unions to help minimise significant risks in your work, whilst supporting the achievements of excellence in research, teaching and students’ academic activities.
Student Life
Campus life
There is so much going on on campus and you're only a ten-minute walk away from a lively, cosmopolitan city, so you have the best of both worlds. Leeds has a well-deserved reputation for being a great student city as it is compact and has a good mix of culture, pubs, bars, eateries and shops. It has all you would expect from a major city and is surrounded by beautiful, accessible countryside.
Sports facilities
We are continually investing in our sports facilities both on and off campus whether youre interested in rowing, ultimate Frisbee or climbing youll find what youre looking for.
Our high quality facilities include our flagship £12.2m fitness centre The Edge, located on our city centre campus. The Edge boasts a 25m eight-lane swimming pool with a movable floor and we have swimming lessons for children and adults, as well as a sauna and steam room so you can relax after a workout.
Student clubs
Leeds University Union (LUU) is a democracy, giving students the power to create change. When you register at the University, you automatically become a member of LUU, entitling you to vote in elections, put forward motions, attend Union Council and vote at referenda.
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).
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I would recommend Leeds to anyone looking for a university that is supportive and comprehensive but at the same time provides you with endless opportunities to better your current self and your future self. Leeds is an exceptional institution that has really enabled me to strive to pursue the best career I can do. It offers many courses, schemes and workshops tailored to...
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Leeds is a large, vibrant and diverse city with plenty of things to do for all ages. Everything is easily accessible given that the campus university is a 10 minute walk away from the city centre. Whilst the social side is great, there are also plenty of facilities at university (such as 3 libraries) to use in order to get the most out of your degree.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
This University provides a diverse and highly professional form of education. I have experienced that the University offers not only educational but pastoral support with my studies, which has enhanced my understanding of the work as well as developed my skills to speak in both languages proficiently.