University of Leeds: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 99 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 22 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 10 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 8 of 131 | In England |
| # 1 of 6 | In Leeds |
| # 4 of 962 | For Cinematography |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
48%
Enrollment
27,513
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), with 3 Advanced ('A') passes or 2 'A' and 2 Advanced Supplementary ('AS') passes and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), in which a grade C must be obtained in English. Other qualifications may be accepted |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
| Enrollment | 27,513 |
We've calculated the 48% acceptance rate for University of Leeds based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Leeds.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Leeds faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Leeds.
Faculty : Arts
Arabic
Arts and Humanities
Classical Languages
East Asian Studies
English
French
German
History
Italian
Linguistics
Medieval Studies
Philosophy
Phonetics
Portuguese
Religious Studies
Russian
South and Southeast Asian Languages
Spanish
Theology
Faculty : Biological Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological and Life Sciences
Biology
Biomedicine
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Faculty : Business
Accountancy
Administration
Banking
Business and Commerce
Human Resources
Management
Marketing
Faculty : Education, Social Sciences and Law
Education
International Studies
Law
Political Sciences
Social Policy
Sociology
Faculty : Engineering
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Energy Engineering
Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mineralogy
Mining Engineering
Textile Technology
Faculty : Environment
Earth Sciences
Environmental Studies
Geography
Transport and Communications
Faculty : Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Astronomy and Space Science
Chemistry
Food Science
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Faculty : Medicine and Health
Cardiology
Dentistry
Genetics
Health Sciences
Medicine
Psychology
Faculty : Performance, Visual Arts and Communications
Art History
Cultural Studies
Dance
Fine Arts
Music
Performing Arts
Theatre
Visual Arts
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Leeds.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Doctorate
Applied Mathematics
Astrophysics
Business Administration
Chemistry
Design
East Asian Studies
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
French
Geography
Germanic Studies
History
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Italian
Latin American Studies
Law
Linguistics
Middle Eastern Studies
Philosophy
Political Sciences
Portuguese
Russian
Slavic Languages
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Southeast Asian Studies
Spanish
Research profile
University of Leeds is a world-class research university with 169,270 scientific papers published and 5,815,511 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
89,191
/ 3,763,798
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
78,061
/ 2,452,045
|
| Chemistry |
76,421
/ 3,140,617
|
| Engineering |
76,052
/ 2,662,894
|
| Physics |
73,013
/ 2,677,931
|
| Environmental Science |
71,445
/ 2,866,161
|
| Medicine |
65,638
/ 2,674,824
|
| Computer Science |
58,052
/ 1,994,755
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
45,849
/ 1,659,131
|
| Geology |
42,097
/ 1,854,360
|
| Political Science |
41,963
/ 1,254,822
|
| Geography and Cartography |
41,339
/ 1,698,092
|
| Law |
39,056
/ 1,210,052
|
| Biochemistry |
38,139
/ 1,702,304
|
| Organic chemistry |
38,115
/ 1,563,454
|
| Materials Science |
37,280
/ 1,361,335
|
| Genetics |
36,458
/ 1,621,658
|
| Psychology |
34,185
/ 1,430,669
|
| Philosophy |
34,146
/ 946,525
|
| Sociology |
32,679
/ 1,035,222
|
| Pathology |
29,395
/ 1,334,105
|
| History |
28,567
/ 854,180
|
| Ecology |
28,385
/ 1,393,121
|
| Mathematics |
27,790
/ 1,102,667
|
| Paleontology |
25,938
/ 1,134,615
|
| Business |
24,307
/ 778,525
|
| Statistics |
21,649
/ 937,943
|
| Archaeology |
21,444
/ 785,661
|
| Economics |
21,065
/ 717,571
|
| Optics |
19,028
/ 646,505
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
18,539
/ 612,433
|
| Psychiatry |
16,652
/ 804,746
|
| Art & Design |
16,232
/ 374,952
|
| Surgery |
16,147
/ 692,845
|
| Linguistics |
15,912
/ 455,725
|
| Metallurgy |
14,886
/ 592,005
|
| Meteorology and Atmospheric Science |
13,956
/ 654,075
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
13,935
/ 414,269
|
| Oceanography |
12,921
/ 717,358
|
| Electrical Engineering |
11,814
/ 351,535
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
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1960-. (aged 66)
guitarist
songwriter
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2. Chris Harman
1942-2009 (aged 67)
editor
journalist
philosopher
sociologist
economist
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3. Jonathan Clements
1971-. (aged 55)
science fiction writer
screenwriter
writer
translator
novelist
Jonathan Michael Clements is a British author and scriptwriter. His non-fiction works include biographies of Confucius, Koxinga and Qin Shi Huang, as well as monthly opinion columns for Neo magazine. He is also the co-author of encyclopedias of anime and Japanese television dramas.
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4. Inaya Folarin Iman
1996-. (aged 30)
journalist
Inaya Folarin Iman is a British journalist, commentator, a panelist on the BBC Radio show Moral Maze, and television presenter who has presented for GB News. She is also the director and founder of the Equiano Project (named after abolitionist Olaudah Equiano), which describes itself as "a debate, discussion and ideas forum" that "focus on race, culture and politics".
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General Info & Contacts
Founded
1904
Motto
Et Augebitur ScientiaAnd Knowledge Will Be Increased
Colors
green, black, red, beige
Academic calendar
September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June)
Address
Woodhouse Lane Leeds, LS2 9JT United Kingdom
City Population
536,000
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