Global

Making a difference to the world

We are committed to making a difference to the world we live in. We are an outstanding research university, carrying out world-changing research and innovation through international collaboration to maximise global impact.

We aim to provide an outstanding education to attract, excite and retain high-quality students from diverse backgrounds, and equip them to succeed in a competitive global employment market.

Our global research

Facts and figures

82nd We’re ranked 82nd in the world

QS World University Rankings 2025

Top 20 university in the world for sustainability

Times Higher Impact Rankings 2021

300 study abroad partners

in more than 40 countries

Partner with us

The International Office team provides support to the University in developing and maintaining partnerships. If you would like to partner with the university, phone phone the International Office on +44 (0)113 343 1153 or email the International Office team via internationaloffice@leeds.ac.uk.