University of Leeds
Leeds, Leeds, UK
Overview
About this University
The University of Leeds ranks in the top 20 UK universities (Guardian University Guide 2021). It is a proud member of the Russell Group and has received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize two times.
A firm believer in diversity, the university supports the #weareinternational campaign. It has 39,000 students, including over 12,000 international students from more than 170 countries. As per the QS World University Rankings 2021, Leeds ranks in the top 100 globally because of its high-quality education.
The university has received a high student satisfaction rate, third in the UK (Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018) and has been named the University of the Year 2017 (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide).
Research at Leeds is aimed at changing lives around the world. The university’s global collaborations result in high-quality research outcomes.
The university’s graduates are sought after by leading companies. Leeds is the third most targeted university in the UK by employers.
The university continuously aims to improve and has invested in refurbishing campus facilities. Its GBP 520 million project will bring a massive transformation around the campus and its key resources.
The campus is just a short walk away from Leeds city centre and is ideally located to explore the surrounding countryside. International students can explore the bustling city life, which houses some of the finest theatres, galleries and museums, live music performances and exhibitions.
Finances
₹ 4,57,681
To live on campus
The University of Leeds offers a number of attractive scholarships for international students, ranging from partial fee awards maintenance grants and other allowances. Scholarships are awarded at both university-level and school-level and it is recommended that students make enquiries and apply as soon as possible for these. Students often need an offer of a place before they are eligible to apply for scholarships.
Scholarships available include, but are not limited to, the following:
Undergraduate scholarships
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
This grants up to GBP 6,000 for the duration of the course, up to a maximum of four years subject to satisfactory progression.
Eligibility
Entry requirements Undergraduate
The university recognises a wide range of international qualifications. Some degrees require prior study of particular subjects, especially within the sciences, engineering and languages. All students must also demonstrate suitable proficiency in the English Language. Students who do not meet the required academic requirements for direct entry may want to consider one of the foundation year options.
Postgraduate
For the taught master’s programmes, students will normally be required to have obtained a first-degree equivalent to a 2:1 degree in the UK. The university also considers evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience for some of the postgraduate programmes. Students must also meet the university’s English Language requirements.
Research
The university normally requires students to hold a first-class or second-class honours degree, or equivalent qualification, in a subject relevant to their proposed field of research. Students must also meet the university’s English Language requirements.
Department and Faculty
Teaching quality
At the University of Leeds, students can look forward to studying among inspirational academics, highly skilled critical thinkers and experts who nurture a passion for their subjects.
Students at the University of Leeds are trained to become independent critical and analytical thinkers. They will also learn to become self-motivated learners who know how to define problems and seek solutions.
Teaching consists of a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials, with time also allocated for private study, project work and laboratory work. As a member of the Russell Group, research is at the heart of all learning on campus. Students can expect to learn about discoveries and breakthroughs, sometimes even before they have been published, by active researchers who disseminate and incorporate these findings within their teaching.
Campus and facilities
Facilities
The University of Leeds is committed to providing, maintaining and upgrading the best possible facilities to support students in their studies.
Libraries
The university’s five libraries are open through the week during term time and cater to a variety of student needs. Students can access all the books and online materials they need for their course, along with an amazing collection of rare books and manuscripts that can be used for individual and group research. The libraries also offer rooms for group work, with interactive presentation equipment.
IT Support
Students also have access to more than 1,800 personal computers across the university’s computer labs, most of which are open round the clock. Other features of IT support include free, high-speed Wi-Fi, a range of free or reduced cost software, and secure access to resources with the Desktop Anywhere service. The National Student Survey consistently ranks the university highly for access to IT resources.