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Study abroad at the University of Leeds Come to Leeds for an extraordinary experience. Travel and immerse yourself in British culture.
UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDS S T U DY A B R OA D
Your learning environment
Choose from a wide range of modules that
include both traditional and innovative subjects. 35th
You’ll find all the facilities you’ll need to support
most international
and enhance your academic studies.
university in
Our University Library is one of the major the world
academic research libraries in the UK. Four
libraries on campus provide a variety of different Times Higher Education
2020
working environments, including flexible group
study areas and silent individual study spaces.
A single login will give you access to all University
IT services. You’ll benefit from personalised
content, like your timetable and library record,
on our mobile app. You’ll have access to more
than 1,800 PCs across our cafés and clusters,
free, high-speed wi-fi in most areas, and a secure
email account with access to email, calendar,
contacts and tasks, wherever you are.
Sport and fitness
Welcome Study among experts who share your passion for
your subject. Research will be at the heart of your
The University has three sporting venues and
to Leeds studies and you’ll hear about new discoveries as
you will get free membership for The Edge, our
indoor sports facility, which has a 250-station “Choosing University of
they’re happening. Make an impact, learn how to
define problems and find the answers. We were
fitness suite, a 25m swimming pool, sauna and Leeds for my year abroad has
steam room and more than 70 classes per week. proven to be a true blessing –
awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence
Tailor your experience by choosing
from a wide range of subjects and take
Framework, the highest award possible, reflecting the Study Abroad Programme
the quality of our teaching. Leeds University Union has given me the chance to
advantage of life-changing opportunities. Develop your team working and leaderships skills
Here you’ll have an exceptional student
Teaching here is designed to be flexible, offering
and make new friends by joining a club or society.
grow, explore and learn
a blend of face-to-face and online learning.
experience. Our digital learning environment is interactive The award-winning Leeds University Union more about myself, my
and engaging, using the latest multimedia (LUU) gives you access to over 300 activities, relationships, my community
clubs and societies so you can try something new
facilities to stimulate discussion between you
or continue an existing interest. You’ll have the
and academic ambitions.”
and your tutors, to give you a supportive and
community focused experience. opportunity find what’s right for you through
Valeria Elsesser,
Top 100
the Union’s ‘give-it-a-go’ sessions. There’s also
You’ll join our community of students and a student advice centre, shops, bars and clubs. Heidelberg University, Germany
academics from all over the world, providing a
university in culturally diverse and interesting environment in
the world which to live and study. On our single-site campus
you’ll be just a ten-minute walk from the City
QS World University
Rankings 2021
Centre of Leeds.
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UNIVERSIT Y OF LEEDS S T U DY A B R OA D
What can Faculty of Environment
Environmental Science, Geography,
I Study? Geological Sciences, Geophysical Sciences,
Sustainability and Environmental Management,
Transport Studies.
Our exchange and study abroad
students are taught alongside home Faculty of Mathematics
and Physical Sciences
and international students taking full
Chemistry, Colour Science, Food Science and
undergraduate degree programmes. Nutrition, Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy.
Modules (courses) are available in
the following subject areas: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures
Classics, Cultural Studies, Cultures and Societies,
Faculty of Medicine and Health Design†, English Language and Literature, Fashion
Healthcare Studies, Medical Physics, Psychology. Design & Marketing*, Fine Art, History, History
of Art, Languages, Linguistics, Medieval Studies,
Faculty of Biological Sciences Media and Communication†, Music, Performance
Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Design and Management, Philosophy, Theatre and
Leeds With over 60,000 students, Leeds is one of
the UK’s most exciting cities. Its comparative
Sciences, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sport Performance, Theology and Religious Studies.
the city affordability and student-friendly atmosphere
Sciences/Physiology.
Faculty of Education,
make it an ideal place to live and learn for a Social Sciences and Law
semester or a year. Faculty of Business
Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics, Childhood Studies, Criminal Justice and
Leeds is in Yorkshire, Northern England Its central location makes Leeds a perfect Economics, Human Resource Management, Criminology, Education, Law, Parliamentary
– a lively, multicultural city in the middle starting point for trips to London, Manchester International Business, Management, Marketing. Studies, Politics and International Studies,
of Great Britain. It’s one of the largest or Edinburgh, all within three hours on the train. Sociology, Social Policy
The city is well connected to the rest of the UK by
financial and business services centres in affordable and extensive coach and rail services.
Faculty of Engineering
Skills modules
the UK outside London, and a centre for Aviation Engineering, Chemical and Process
Leeds Bradford Airport is only 30 minutes Engineering*, Civil Engineering, Computing, Career Development, Inter-Disciplinary Ethics,
culture and entertainment, with world- Leeds Skills electives, Languages for All
away from the University and provides regular Electronic and Electrical Engineering*,
class art collections, several theatres flights to cities across Europe. A flight to Paris Environmental Engineering, Materials
and museums, and many bars and or Amsterdam takes only 90 minutes. Engineering, Mechanical Engineering*,
restaurants. Leeds is one of the UK’s greenest cities, with Product Design.
The city is one of the UK’s top shopping more than 4,000 hectares of green space. You’ll
destination and boasts over two miles of traffic find many areas of natural beauty and interest Find out more about studies at Leeds
free shopping and beautiful Victorian and around the city, such as Roundhay Park, Temple
Edwardian arcades, with shops of every kind. Newsam, Harewood House and Kirkstall Abbey. www.leeds.ac.uk/
Leeds has a vibrant nightlife, with clubs and bars incomingstudyabroad
The Yorkshire Dales, Peak District and Lake
offering music for all tastes. There are lots of District national parks are all within easy
live music venues, including the University’s reach of Leeds. Historic locations like York,
students’ union. Harrogate, Haworth and Scarborough are
just a day trip away.
† Must be majoring at home university
* Must study at Leeds for the full academic year
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Entry requirements Language requirements Application procedure
For entry in either September 2021 or January If English isn’t the main language of your home Exchange students must first be nominated by
2022, applicants must have completed at least country then applicants are required to submit their home institution. All applicants should then
one year of study and be in good academic evidence of their level of English language. The complete an online application form, accessed
standing at their home university, with a grade entry requirement is IELTS 6.0 (overall), with 5.5 from the Study Abroad website.
of Upper Second Class (UK system), GPA of in each component, or equivalent qualification.
As part of the process you must also
3.0 (US system), 5.5 (Australian system) or However some teaching schools have higher upload your supporting documents:
equivalent. Some subject areas will expect to see language requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0
a portfolio of work before accepting applicants in each component or equivalent qualification), • an official transcript from your home institution
onto particular modules, for example Studio Fine including Business, English, Fine Art, History of
Art, Design and Music Performance. • a description of the grading system at your
Art and Cultural Studies, Linguistics, Law, Media home institution
and Communication, Philosophy, Politics and
International Studies. • a copy of the personal information page of your
passport
Full details about language requirements and
English language courses can be found at • if necessary, evidence of English language
www.leeds.ac.uk/incominglanguages ability.
These requirements are correct at time of going Fee-paying Study Abroad Programme
to print. Please check the website for any updates. The University welcomes applications from
www.leeds.ac.uk/incomingstudyabroad students applying directly onto the Study Abroad
programme and paying tuition fees directly to the
English language programme University of Leeds. Students can choose to study
and Study Abroad/Exchange for one semester or the full academic year.
“Going to the University of Leeds Accommodation
Applicants who want to take an English language The University offers a wide range of catered
has proven to be about so much course before their semester or year of study
Please contact the Study Abroad Office for
information about current tuition fees. and self-catered accommodation for a range of
more than education. Getting out should apply via the Study Abroad Office for a budgets www.leeds.ac.uk/incomingprepare
of my comfort zone and exploring combined English Language and Study Abroad
Application deadlines New international students are guaranteed
Programme. Applicants may be required to
the city, country and myself submit a Secure English Language Test certificate Non-European applicants University accommodation if the application
has forced me to become and may be restricted to Level 1 and 2 modules To apply for semester 1 or a full year (semesters deadline is met.
1 and 2) the starting month is September, with a
more conscious and during their semester or year of study.
deadline for application of 31 March.
For information on accommodation deadlines
globally aware.” Applicants study English in the Language Centre, for the year of your entry vist
then complete a semester or year of regular European applicants www.leeds.ac.uk/accommodationdates
modules. There are a number of entry points To apply for semester 1 or a full year (semesters
Grace Schafer
depending on the academic calendar at your 1 and 2) the starting month is September, with a
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home institution and your level of English. deadline for application of 30 April.
Applicants meeting the English language All applicants
requirements but wishing to improve their English To apply for semester 2 the starting month is For more details visit
can also take English language modules at the January, with a deadline for application of 31
Language Centre during their regular semester October. www.leeds.ac.uk/
or year of study. incomingaboutstudyabroad
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Read how to get here
by air, train, bus
www.leeds.ac.uk/
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Study Abroad Office
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+44 (0)113 343 7900
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