The University of Leeds, founded in 1904 in the city of Leeds in Yorkshire, is one of the largest universities in the UK and a member of the Russell Group. Leeds is known for a broad subject range, strong industry links, and one of the most active student unions in the country. The university's single campus, just north of Leeds city centre, gives students a traditional campus experience with a major city on the doorstep, and its graduates are recruited by employers across finance, engineering, healthcare, media and technology.
Programmes offered
Leeds offers undergraduate degrees across faculties including Arts, Humanities and Cultures, Social Sciences, Business, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Environment, Medicine and Health, and Biological Sciences. Popular programmes include business management, law, economics, computer science, mechanical and civil engineering, medicine, dentistry, psychology, media and communications, and design. Many programmes offer a year in industry or a year abroad, and Leeds is particularly strong in business, with the Leeds University Business School holding triple accreditation, and in environmental and earth sciences.
Fees and funding
International undergraduate tuition at Leeds for 2026-27 is reported in the range of roughly £26,000 to £38,000 per year depending on the programme, with medicine and dentistry higher — confirm the exact fee for your course on Leeds' official fee pages. UK students pay £9,790 for 2026-27. Budget also for accommodation, food, books and the Student visa costs of £558 plus the Immigration Health Surcharge of £776 per year. Leeds offers international excellence scholarships for high-achieving students, with values and deadlines published each year on the university's scholarship pages.
Admissions and deadlines
Applications for undergraduate study are made through UCAS, with the equal consideration deadline of 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time for most courses, and 15 October 2026 for medicine and dentistry. The UCAS fee for 2027 entry is £34.50 for up to five choices. International applicants normally need IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall depending on the course, with some programmes requiring higher scores in individual sections, and competitive programmes require strong grades in relevant subjects. Medicine and dentistry applicants must take the UCAT test, and some creative programmes require a portfolio.
Campus life and careers
Leeds University Union is one of the largest and most active in the UK, with more than 300 clubs and societies, and the city of Leeds offers shopping, music, sport and nightlife at a lower cost of living than London or the South East. The university's careers service and industry links support internships and placements, and international graduates can use the Graduate Route visa to stay and work in the UK for two years after their degree. Leeds' combination of academic breadth, a strong student experience and good graduate employment makes it a popular choice for international students from Pakistan and around the world.
Frequently asked questions
What is Leeds known for? Breadth of subjects, the triple-accredited Business School, environmental sciences, and one of the UK's most active student unions.
What is the UCAS deadline for Leeds? 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time for most courses; 15 October 2026 for medicine and dentistry.
What English score does Leeds require? Usually IELTS 6.0 to 7.0 overall depending on the course — confirm per programme.
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Sources and verification: University of Leeds fee and admissions pages (2027-28 fees and UCAS deadlines to be confirmed on leeds.ac.uk); UCAS 2027 fee £34.50.