University of Leeds Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

The University of Leeds fee for Indians for the UG courses vary from INR 20 L and INR 45 L for first-year. Mentioned below are the Leeds University UG fees for Indian students:

If we consider the below comparison table, the University of Liverpool is better than the University of Leeds based on the global, country, and continental-specific rankings. As per the unofficial source, the University of Liverspool ranked #137 among Global universities whereas the University of Leeds ranked #141.

The rankings are based on various factors however, students also must consider factors like -

• Tuition cost
• Career opportunities
• Academic structure
• Campus life 

Students can check the table below for the comparison between the two:

In the world rankings, the University of Leeds ranks at #141 position in 2025 in the Global Universities category by a top-ranking publisher. As per QS world rankings, this university ranks at #82 position in 2025 and #75 position in 2024. In Times Higher Education rankings, Leeds University ranks at #123 in 2025 and #129 in 2024. All in all, it can be said that Leeds ranks among the Top 200 Universities in the world for 2024 and 2025.

According to the Complete University Guide 2025 rankings, Uni of Leeds ranks at #23 position in 2025 and #22 in 2024. There is a decline in the rankings by one spot. On the other hand, as per The Guardian, this university ranks at #37 in 2025 and #27 in 2024. There is a decline in the university’s rankings in the Guardian rankings too. But, considering the UK rankings, Leeds still ranks among the Top 50 UK Universities in the latest rankings.

A few of the subjects of the University of Leeds that are ranked by QS are given below:

• Communication and Media Studies: #34
• Engineering and Technology: #93
• Masters in Business Analytics: #61
• Nursing: #38
• Sociology: #70

Leeds University acceptance rate is around 48% currently. That means out of 100, around 47-48 are accepted, which shows the university is somewhat competitive. Students must meet the admission requirements of academic and English language criteria and submit important documents as per the requirements of the programme chosen.

Yes, the University of Leeds offer full scholarships to international students. Some scholarships are given at university level meanwhile, some scholarships are subject-related. Below we listed some of the popular scholarships offered by the University of Leeds. 

At the UG level, the Uni of Leeds offer up to 250 International Excellence Scholarship and at the Master's level, Leeds University offers around 500 scholarships to international students. These scholarships are worth either GBP 3,000, GBP 6,000 or GBP 16,000. To be able to receive this scholarship, students must have a conditional or unconditional offer. The students must show a great academic record, personal skills, and extracurricular activities. 

The University of Leeds is a Russell Group University. To get into admission to Leeds University from India, the students who want admission to PG courses, a 3-4 years Bachelor's degree is required. Minimum average in the Bachelor's degree required is 60% - 85%. For admission to UG courses of Leeds University, Indian students must have passed Class with minimum 75% - 90%. 

To take admission to the University of Leeds MBA, the entry requirements are given below:

• More than 3 years of postgraduate work experience is required (5 years of work experience is usually desirable)
• A good bachelor’s degree
• GMAT score is not required, however, if your qualification is below 2:1 (Hons) or overseas equivalent or you don’t have a formal or professional qualification, then you will be required to submit GMAT with a minimum score of 600
• IELTS (6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component) / TOEFL or PTE scores can also be submitted (Depending on the state board if students have 70% or 75% in Class 12 English, then the English language requirement can be waived off

The documents required to apply to Leeds University are mentioned below:

• Academic transcripts
• English proficiency test score 
• Supplement essays
• Resume or CV (if required)
• Essays or SOP (if required)
• Two to three LORs (if required)
• Additional supplements such as interview forms or portfolios, as per course requirement
• Financial documents
• Fee waiver form

Additionally Indian students can check below the University of Leeds popular courses eligibility for undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

For international students, Leeds University MBA is GBP 39,250. Also, students are eligible for a few of the MBA scholarships such as Leeds Masters Scholarship (GBP 7,000) and MBA Excellence Scholarships (Varies). 

The duration of Leeds University LLB course is 3 years. This university has also been ranked among the Top 20 UK Universities in Law as per the Complete University Guide 2026 rankings. For international students, the tuition fee for this course is GBP 26,750 per year (Around INR 31 lakh). Students can apply for this course via UCAS. 

Leeds University UK MBA course is a highly-sought after course. Its duration is one year and it is triple accredited, EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA. In the QS Global MBA rankings, Leeds University ranks at #9 in the UK and #75 in the world. Also, students can avail the MBA Excellence Scholarships. Students do not need a separate application to apply for this scholarship. A Bachelor's degree is required to apply for MBA at Leeds Uni. 

Leeds Uni Advanced MSc Computer Science & AI duration is 12 months. The tuition fees for this course is GBP 34,250 (Around INR 43 L). Students should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science to admission to this course. Along with this, IELTS score of 6.5 overall is required. 

Performance of any university can be gauged from its ranking on various indices and its research performance. As per the Research Excellence Framework 2021, 90% of the Leeds University research was categorised as either world-leading or internationally excellent. In case of its position on ranking indices, it has been ranked at 75th position on the QS World University Rankings in 2024, 128th position on the Times Higher Education Rankings in 2023, 75th position on the Leiden rankings in 2021, and 151-200th position on Shanghai Rankings 2022. As for its position in the UK, it has been ranked in the top 20 Universities in both the Complete University Guide and the Guardian.

The Uni of Leeds has achieved its the highest ranking in Times Higher Education rankings since 2008. It is ranked at #118 in the universities worldwide in 2026. An improvement of 5 places can be seen in THE rankings as in 2025, this university was ranked at #123. This university has been recognised for its strong international outlook and has received an overall score of 93.6. 

The acceptance rate at Leeds Uni is between 64% - 77%. This acceptance rate of Leeds Uni makes it a somewhat selective university. So, for admission to the Uni of Leeds, students must meet all the entry requirements. Moreover, submit all the documents required. 

The Leeds admission requirements for Indian students include English proficiency proof. Rest are given below:

• Undergraduate: Students must have passed Class 12 with average 60% - 85% and 75% - 90% in two relevant subjects
• Postgraduate: Students must have a 3 or 4-year bachelor’s degree. For 1st degree requirement students need first class (65%); for 2:1 degree, first class (60%), and for 2:2 degree, upper a second class (55%)

Studying abroad can be challenging sometimes because of the expenses an international stdent has to handle. apart from tuition fees there are expenses like housing, meals, supplies, transportations and medical care. Inthat scenario it becomes cruicial for some student to have an idea of fee waivers and scholarshis provided by the unveristy and various organizations. Below are some of the scholarships rovided by the University of Leeds for international students:

• University of Leeds Chevening Scholarships
• Leeds Alumni Bursary
• The International Undergraduate Science and Engineering Scholarship
• Business School International Excellence Scholarship
• University of Leeds Herbert Thompson Scholarship
• University of Leeds Julian Rushton Scholarship
• Sociology and Social Policy International Excellence Scholarships
• Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies Head of School Excellence Scholarship (International)