University of Leeds
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University of Leeds is in Leeds, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students: £29,000–£33,700 (≈ US$38,400–44,700) per year (2027-28 figure). Language: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 80. Applying: intake: September. Scholarships: 2 from the university.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | tuition £33,700 per year (≈ US$44,700) (varies by programme) |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | Reference: A-level grades AAA (typical offer, Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc). English minimum: IELTS 6, TOEFL (1–6) 4, TOEFL 80, PTE 60. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 13 (UCAS equal-consideration deadline) |
| Where and how students live | Leeds · 10 km from LBA airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Guaranteed |
| Working while studying | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. |
| After graduation | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). · 18.7% go on to further study (2019-20) |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“We have up to 500 scholarships, worth either £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 available to support eligible international students.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The awards recognise and reward high academic achievement for students applying to study an undergraduate course starting in September 2026.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English test required unless an exemption applies
Sources (4)“To study on a course at the University of Leeds, you’ll need to meet the academic entry requirements for your course and have a recognised English language qualification.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test): 80 overall with no less than 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 19 in writing (for tests taken before 21 January 2026) or 4 overall with no less than 4 in each component (for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026).”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic or IELTS for UKVI (Academic): 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI: 60 overall with no less than 59 in each component.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Yes — conditional admission or an English pathway is offered (reference)Sources (1)“If you need it, we offer pre-sessional English courses to improve your academic English language level. This will help you prepare for study in the UK. You may be able to use a pre-sessional to meet your course’s English language requirements.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Scholarships for first-year students
International Excellence Scholarship
£3,000–£16,000 (≈ US$4,000–21,200) / year
- Who can receive it: International students only
- Amount: £3,000–£16,000 (≈ US$4,000–21,200) / year (2026-27 figure)
- Number of awards: 500
- Renewal: One year only
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Mar 31
Sources (4)
“We have up to 500 scholarships, worth either £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 available to support eligible international students.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The awards recognise and reward high academic achievement for students applying to study an undergraduate course starting in September 2026.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“These competitive awards will be awarded to selected students as a tuition fee discount on the first year’s tuition fee.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you applied by 31 March, you will hear the outcome of your application no later than Friday 15 May.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Undergraduate Regional Scholarship
£5,000 (≈ US$6,600) / year
- Amount: £5,000 (≈ US$6,600) / year (2026-27 figure)
- Renewal: One year only
- Can be combined with other awards: Yes
- How to apply: Automatic — considered with your admission application
Sources (4)
“An automatic £5,000 fee reduction scholarship is available for international students from an eligible country/region.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“They are automatically awarded to eligible students as a fee reduction on your first year’s tuition fee.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an undergraduate course starting in September 2026, including offers made during Clearing;”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“This scholarship can be combined with our International Excellence Scholarship or external funding as long as this does not exceed 100% of your tuition fees.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc · 3 years Source (2)“Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc | University of Leeds”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 3 Years (Full time)”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Genetics BSc · 3 years Source (2)“Genetics BSc | University of Leeds”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 3 Years (Full time)”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Business BSc · 3 years Source (2)“International Business BSc | University of Leeds”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration 3 Years (Full time)”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Entry score guide (reference, not a minimum) | Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc: A-level grades AAA — typical offer Source (2)“Typical A-level offer A-level: AAA (specific subject requirements)”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“A-level: A-level: AAA including Mathematics.”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc: IB Diploma points 18 points at Higher level — typical offer Source (1)“18 points at Higher level to include 5 in HL Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or 6 in HL Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Genetics BSc: A-level grades AAB — typical offer Source (1)“Typical A-level offer AAB (specific subject requirements)”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Genetics BSc: IB Diploma points 31 — typical offer Source (1)“BSc: 31 overall with 6,6,5 at higher level including Biology and preferably another science or science-related subject.”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Business BSc: A-level grades AAA — typical offer International Business BSc: IB Diploma points 35 — typical offer Source (1)“35 points overall with 17 points from Higher Level subjects.”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | September (reference) |
| Interview | Optional (reference) Source (1)“Interviews do not form part of our standard admissions process; however, some applicants, such as mature students, may be invited for an interview and asked to provide an example of academic writing to help inform whether an offer should be made.”business.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Teacher recommendation: Required Source (1)“Your academic reference is from your current or most recent institution, ensuring they include predicted grades where available”business.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (September 2027 entry)
| UCAS equal-consideration deadline — Application | Jan 13Source (1)“13 January 2027 – UCAS equal consideration application deadline for all other courses.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc: £33,700 per year (≈ US$44,700) (2027–28 figure) Genetics BSc: £32,750 per year (≈ US$43,400) (2026–27 figure) International Business BSc: £29,000 per year (≈ US$38,400) (2027–28 figure) |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | £12,480 per year (≈ US$16,500) (2026–27 figure) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Student visa applicants must pay the immigration healthcare surcharge as part of the visa application; the amount depends on visa length. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | £1,171–£1,529 per month (≈ US$1,600–2,000) (reference) |
Sources (11)
“International: £33,700 (per year)”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2027/28 are £10,050.”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International: £32,750 (per year)”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2026/27 are £9,790.”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“International: £29,000 (per year)”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2027/28 are £10,050.”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Time period Lower Average Higher”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Academic year (39 weeks) | £6,670 | £12,480 | £18,170”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Figures for living costs are based on data sourced from Whatuni, Nat West Living Index and Save the Student, adjusted for inflation for 2026/27 where necessary.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“You’ll also have to pay the healthcare surcharge as part of your application. How much you pay depends on how long your visa lasts.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“£1,529 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,171 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Guaranteed Source (1)“We guarantee an offer of single University accommodation for your first year (and for all years for international undergraduates), as long as you apply by the deadline.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Degree-level full-time students at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance may work part-time in term-time (max 20 hours a week) and full-time during vacations. government rule Source (1)“Full-time course at degree level or above Then the following work is permitted: - part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week) - full-time during vacations, including the period before the course starts”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“- part-time during term-time (up to a maximum of 20 hours a week)”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Co-op / paid work terms built into degrees | Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc: Yes (reference) Source (2)“One-year optional work placement or study abroad”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All placements sourced by the University are paid positions”courses.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Graduate visa: 2 years if applying on or before 31 December 2026; 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027 (3 years for PhD/doctoral). government rule Source (1)“2 years if you apply on or before 31 December 2026 18 months if you apply on or after 1 January 2027 If you have a PhD or other doctoral qualification, it will last for 3 years.”www.gov.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | 18.7% (2019–20 figure) Source (2)“Data from 2019/2020 graduates”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“18.7% of Leeds graduates went on to do further study, up 0.5% on the year before.”www.leeds.ac.uk ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Location
| City / state | Leeds |
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| Nearest major airport | Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), about 10 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q503424 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).