🏅 QS World Rank #77
University of Leeds — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
A Russell Group giant with one of the UK’s largest campuses — QS World Rankings 2027 (joint #77)
The University of Leeds is a public research university in Leeds, England, with a university charter dating from 1904. In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it shares 77th place. This guide covers programmes, admission, fees, scholarships, advice for applicants from Pakistan and the questions applicants ask most. Every figure is labeled with its year or ranking edition.
Leeds Overview
Leeds received its university charter in 1904, building on the earlier Yorkshire College. It has a large campus close to Leeds city centre and is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities, which formed in 1994.
It is known for law, engineering, business, and medicine and health, and runs an International Foundation Year for students who need a pathway into degree study.
Leeds Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
The University of Leeds shares 77th place in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
Leeds is known for:
- Law — School of Law
- Engineering and physical sciences, including civil engineering
- Business — Leeds University Business School
- Medicine and health
- Arts, humanities and social sciences
- International Foundation Year pathways
See the official website for the full list.
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Admission Requirements
Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS. Entry rules vary by course, so confirm them on each course page.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Undergraduate courses through UCAS. Postgraduate through the Leeds application system. |
| Law LLB | The course page lists a typical offer of A*AA, IB 36 overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, and IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component |
| LNAT | The Law course page we read does not mention the LNAT. The old claim that Leeds requires it could not be confirmed, so check before you register for the test. |
| Foundation route | Leeds offers an International Foundation Year for students who do not meet direct entry. Fees for September 2026 entry are £24,000 (arts, social sciences, business and design) and £24,500 (engineering, science and healthcare). |
| Postgraduate | A relevant degree, usually at a good level, plus English evidence |
Official sources: Leeds — Law LLB and Leeds — International Foundation Year fees.
Leeds Acceptance Rate
Leeds does not publish one acceptance rate for international applicants, so the old “about 70%” figure has been removed because it had no source. Selectivity varies by course, and Law and Medicine are more competitive.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on Leeds’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
Leeds sets international fees by course. The Law LLB course page lists £24,750 a year as the current international fee, and the page did not show a 2026/27 figure. Check your course page for the fee that applies to your entry year.
The International Foundation Year costs £24,000 or £24,500 for September 2026 entry, depending on the route.
The old “£24,000 to £32,000” range on this page is not confirmed for every course, so use the course page. Living costs in Leeds are lower than in London, but still budget for rent, food and travel.
Source: Leeds — Law LLB course page. Fees, dates and rules change each year.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- International Excellence Scholarship: up to 500 awards of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 for September 2026 entry. Applicants need an offer, must be self-funded or partly funded, and apply by 31 March at 5pm BST. Medicine, Surgery and Dental Surgery are excluded. The old page described this award as “up to £5,000”, which was wrong.
- International Regional Scholarship: an automatic £5,000 fee reduction for passport holders of listed countries. Pakistan is not on the list (Canada, Egypt, the EU, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Nigeria, Norway, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey and the USA). Law and the medical subjects are excluded.
- Other aid: compare options in our fully funded scholarships for 2027 guide
- No guarantee: awards are competitive and terms change each year
Source: Leeds — Undergraduate international scholarships (September 2026 entry).
Leeds for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants follow the standard international process:
- Entry: check your course page, or the International Foundation Year if you need a pathway
- English: prepare IELTS or another accepted test. Our IELTS preparation guides can help.
- Scholarships: the Excellence Scholarship is open to Pakistani applicants, but the Regional Scholarship is not
- Visa: a UK Student visa is required and its rules change
- Budget: plan for fees, rent and living costs
Campus & Student Life
- The campus is a large single site a short walk from Leeds city centre
- Victorian red-brick buildings sit beside modern facilities
- Leeds is one of England’s largest financial and cultural centres outside London
- Student societies and sports clubs cover a very wide range of interests
Research & Career Opportunities
- Leeds is research-intensive across engineering, law, business and health
- Leeds is a major legal, financial and digital hub in northern England
- Many courses offer placement or study-abroad years
- Leeds does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- Jack Straw, former UK Foreign Secretary, studied law at Leeds
- Alumni lists change, so see Leeds’ official alumni pages for the current list
Contact & Location
University of Leeds
Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
Official website: leeds.ac.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
The University of Leeds shares 77th place in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026.
The Leeds Law LLB course page we read does not mention the LNAT. Check the current course page before registering for the test.
Leeds is a Russell Group member, and the group formed in 1994. Check the Russell Group’s own list for the founding members.
Leeds is best known for law, engineering, business and medicine and health.
Leeds sets fees by course. The Law LLB page lists £24,750 a year, and the International Foundation Year costs £24,000 or £24,500 for September 2026 entry.
Yes. Leeds offers an International Foundation Year for students who do not meet direct entry requirements, with fees of £24,000 to £24,500 for September 2026 entry.
Yes. The International Excellence Scholarship offers up to 500 awards of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 for September 2026 entry. The £5,000 Regional Scholarship does not list Pakistan.
Yes. Pakistani applicants apply as international students through UCAS for undergraduate study and the Leeds system for postgraduate study.
Leeds does not publish one overall rate for international applicants. Selectivity varies by course.
Check Leeds’s official pages at leeds.ac.uk. Fees, deadlines and rules can change.
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Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, Leeds’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.