University of Leeds

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Key stats

Postgraduate student body breakdown

Source: HESA, 2021

Study mode: This university

15%
Part Time

85%
Full Time
Study mode: All universities (avg)

44%
Part Time

56%
Full Time
Student nationality

37%
UK

63%
International
Study level

26,110
Undergraduate

10,270
Postgraduate
New students

62%
School leavers

38%
Mature students

Overview

The University of Leeds is a Russell Group university in the UK and is ranked 22nd in the UK according to Complete University Guide 2024. It’s a prestigious university with a strong research reputation, as well as being known for its international outlook and diverse student population.

Leeds was founded in 1904, bringing together the expertise of medical and scientific schools that had been operating since the 1800s. Today this higher education institution is home to over 38,000 students from more than 170 countries worldwide, based out of its large campus based close to the centre of the city.

The University of Leeds campus is ten minutes from the city centre on foot, and as a result offers students convenient connections to the rest of the country by road, rail and air. Leeds is centrally located in the UK and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.

This popular student city is a centre for business and education and combines a buzzing cultural and nightlife scene with great services and easy access to the countryside. Leeds is located in-between three national parks – the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District and the North York Moors, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

Graduates of Leeds join an alumni network that numbers more than 300,000 worldwide, and includes notable figures such as Jay Rayner, Little Boots, Chris Pine and Ken Robinson.