Leeds International Study Centre works in collaboration with the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett University to prepare students from outside of the UK for successful degree study. The courses offer students the opportunity to study abroad in the UK, and provide additional support to students who do not meet the entry requirements to apply directly to either university. 

Leeds Beckett University, established in 1824, is home to students from 144 countries. Degree courses at LBU are taught by expert academics who have close links with industry to ensure that students graduate with the skills, knowledge, and professional accreditation that is relevant to a future career. LBU achieved five out of five stars for employability in the QS World University Rankings 2021, and 94 percent of LBU graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating.

The University of Leeds, established in 1904, is one of the largest higher education institutes in the UK. They are globally renowned for their quality of teaching and research. The strength of their academic expertise, combined with the breadth of disciplines covered, provides a wealth of opportunities and has a real impact on the world in cultural, social, and economic ways. The University of Leeds strives to achieve academic excellence within an ethical framework informed by their values of integrity, equality and inclusion, community and professionalism. 

Why Leeds International Study Centre

• Access to research facilities and resources: Whichever subject students choose to study, research will be at the heart of their learning at the Leeds. Students will be close to the breakthroughs that are having a real impact on the world, and have the opportunity to get involved in research happening on campus.
• Experienced and renowned staff: Students will be taught and inspired by internationally renowned academics who are experts in their fields - Leeds staff have been awarded more National Teaching Fellowships than any other university in the UK, reflecting the high quality of teaching.
• Conveniently located: The single-site campus, one of the largest in the UK, is just a short walk from the centre of Leeds. Everything is in one place and it is easy to get around.
• Surrounded by rich culture: Leeds is a creative community with a rich cultural life, offering many opportunities for students to get involved or immerse themselves in the arts.