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Ranked 14th in the world for International Research Network (QS World University Rankings 2025)
World-class facilities
Once you progress to your degree at the University of Leeds, you'll have access to a range of modern buildings and facilities. As one of the world's leading research-intensive universities, you will benefit from new laboratories and one of the largest and most impressive libraries in the UK.
- The University of Leeds has invested £100 million in 5 years to recruit future academic leaders.
- National Centre for Robotics where researchers and industrial partners have access to advanced equipment and technologies for robot design and construction.
- Electron Beam Lithography Facility is one of the most high-resolution electron-beam lithography systems in Europe that can fabricate new generations of high-frequency electronics, spintronic devices and magnetic materials.
- University of Leeds Driving Simulator is one of the most advanced driving research environments in the world, that allows research into driver behaviour to be performed in controlled laboratory conditions.
Research excellence
Research is at the heart of learning at Leeds, so as a student here you’ll find out about groundbreaking discoveries as they are happening – sometimes even before they’ve been published. The University is committed to tackling global climate, energy, health and engineering challenges.
The results of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 saw 90% of the research submitted by the University of Leeds rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, a measure of the number of people producing the highest quality research.
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Four libraries on campus provide over 3,900 study spaces where you can work on your own, or in a group, 2.8 million printed books, 500,000 online books and 35,000 print and online journals.
- The Laidlaw Library, is specifically designed for undergraduate students. It has 1,000 seats, IT zones and study facilities with the latest technology, including interactive presentation equipment.
- Brotherton Library is a stunning historic library that contains the main collections for the arts, social sciences and law. Special collections include rare books and manuscripts.
- The Edward Boyle Library contains the research collections for science, engineering and social sciences. There are bookable study spaces for individual silent study.
- The Health Sciences Library contains the Library’s main medical and health-related collections.
Computers and IT
Once you successfully progress to become an undergraduate student at the University of Leeds, you will have full access to IT services, including over 1,800 computers across the campus – some of which are available 24/7, so that you can study when it suits you. If you would rather use your own laptop, most areas on campus offer free, high-speed Wi-Fi.
Programmes
At the Leeds International Study Centre, we offer undergraduate pathway programmes to help you prepare for your degree at the University of Leeds, and your future career.
How to apply
Discover how to apply for a programme at the International Study Centre. You can also find the documents you need to provide alongside your application.