Applying

Find out how to apply to the University of Leeds as an exchange or study abroad student.

Eligibility criteria

To enrol on the study abroad programme, you must have completed at least one year of study by the time you arrive in Leeds and be in good academic standing at your home university, with a grade of Upper Second Class (UK system), GPA of 3.0 (US system), 5.5 (Australian system) or equivalent. You must also meet our English language requirements.

We welcome study abroad applications from students who:

• are nominated by one of our European or worldwide partner universities for a place on the exchange programme
• will pay the University of Leeds tuition fee themselves, applying either independently or through an agent

Please check with staff at your home university if you are unsure whether your university has an exchange agreement with the University of Leeds.

The University of Leeds Taught Admissions Policy outlines the admissions principles of the University of Leeds. Any variations to this policy, for the Incoming Study Abroad programme, are clarified on our Exchange and Study abroad web pages.

Before you apply 

Before you apply to the University of Leeds, you should:

• Check you meet our English language requirements
• Check you have the supporting documents you need
• Check which modules you can study at Leeds for the duration of your programme
• Check if your teaching school has any subject-specific academic requirements or guidance for incoming study abroad or exchange students 
• If you are in your final year of study at your home university, check when your home university will need your final transcript from Leeds. Please read our exams and transcripts page before submitting an application.

Please discuss your application with advisers at your home university before you apply. They will help you ensure you meet our requirements and will provide advice about your module selection and credit transfer.

How to apply

Our application guide takes you through our application process. We strongly suggest you have the guide open while filling in the form.

We have also recorded a video to talk you through the application process, which we would encourage you to watch before you start your application.

Deadlines

After you apply for the study abroad programme

The Study Abroad Office aims to process applications within six weeks of receiving completed applications, including all required supporting documents.

If there is nothing missing, and you meet our requirements, we will accept you on to the Study Abroad programme and you will receive an acceptance email.

Your acceptance email will provide guidance on the following:

• How to submit module choices to the academic teaching schools for approval
• How to apply for housing in University accommodation
• Term dates and recommended arrival dates
• How and when you should apply for a Student visa or an Electronic Travel Authorisation (if this is required) 

Please see our preparation and arrival page for further information.