International students

International study at Leeds

Our global reputation for teaching and research attracts students from around the world. Leeds is a truly multicultural campus with more than 14,400 international students from 137 countries, in a student-friendly city.

82nd in the world

QS World University Rankings 2025

We are a Russell Group and a leading UK research university, so research is at the heart of our teaching, whatever your level of study. You’ll study among inspirational academics, world experts who share your passion for your subject.

Find a course

Browse our courses and apply today.

 

Your future career

We’ll help you reach your potential by challenging you, academically and personally, and helping you develop your employability skills.

Two Mechanical Engineering students in a lab making notes as a lecturer points to a machine

You’ll have lots of opportunities to build your practical and transferable skills, and to benefit from careers events and advice. Project work, fieldwork or work placements are included in many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

Student life

Rankings

82nd in the world

129th in the world

Student stories

  • Keshav Bansal

    You’ll never feel alone in Leeds because your circle of friends can become your family.

    Keshav Bansal sitting at a table in a cafe with a group of friends.

  • Haleemah Alaydi

    I chose Leeds because of my course and the cultural diversity of the city.

    Student Haleemah Alaydi sat with a fellow student in a cafe.