The University of Leeds
University’s presentation
Address
Study Abroad Office | University of Leeds
Level 11 | The Marjorie and Arnold Ziff Building
Leeds | LS2 9JT | United Kingdom
Website
www.leeds.ac.uk/incomingstudyabroad
Social Network
General Facebook: www.facebook.com/leedsuniabroad/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/leedsunibound/
Fields of Education
- Arts and Humanities
- History
- Economic and Social Sciences
- Geography
- Sciences and Technologies
- Law and Political Sciences
- Engineering
Contact person for the incoming exchange students
Katie O'Neill
Do you have a Buddy system?
Yes
Academic calendar (link)
Number of students in the institution
39,800
Proportion of international students
14,400
Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students
English
Level required
- B2
Official certification
Official certification asked
Other languages of instruction
N/A
Level required for the other languages
- B2
Official certification for the other languages
Official certification asked
Catalogue of courses taught in English
Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning
N/A
Clarifications about the courses
www.leeds.ac.uk/international-exchange-and-study-abroad/doc/can-i-study
Subject Restrictions
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Architecture are not open to study for incoming study abroad students.
Students must come to Leeds for the full year (Semester 1 & 2) to study these subjects: Chemical and Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
Studio Fine Art modules are taught in Semester 1 and the full year (Semester 1 & 2). There are no Semester 2 studio Fine Art modules. Portfolio submissions are required to study studio Fine Art modules.
To study School of Design modules, students must major in Design in their degree with their home university and submit a portfolio for review. The School of Design teach the majority of their modules across the full academic year (semester 1 and 2).
To study Media and Communications modules, priority will be given to students who major in Media and Communications in their home degree.
Linguistic support
If students do not meet our direct entry language requirements, they can take a pre-sessional Academic English course directly before the start of semester 1 and semester 2 with our Language Centre. These courses are not usually included in exchange programme tuition fee waiver arrangements.
For entry requirements and deadlines: www.leeds.ac.uk/incominglanguages
For pre-sessional course dates and fees: www.leeds.ac.uk/language-centre
Equivalence of university credits
10 Leeds credits = 5 ECTS credits
Additional fees
No
Services available on the campus
Location
Our single-site campus is just a ten-minute walk from Leeds city centre
Sport and fitness
The University has three sporting venues and, if students are staying in University accommodation, they get free basic membership for The Edge, our indoor sports facility, which has a 250-station fitness suite, a 25m swimming pool, sports courts, climbing wall, sauna and steam room and more than 70 classes per week.
Leeds University Union
The award-winning Leeds University Union (LUU) gives students access to over 300 activities, clubs and societies so they can try something new or continue an existing interest. They will have the opportunity find what is right for them through the Union’s ‘give-it-a-go’ sessions. There is also a student advice centre, plus shops, bars and clubs.
Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD
On-campus accommodation solutions?
Yes