Summary
The University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities. It's renowned globally for the quality of its teaching and research across a diverse range of disciplines, which provide a wealth of opportunities and has real impact on the world in cultural, economic and societal ways. The single-site campus is like a small town and just a short walk from the city centre.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate74%Postgraduate26%
Study mode
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Full-time94%Part-time6%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK72%International24%EU4%
Student gender
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Male 41%Female 59%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2025
Overall ranking
23rd out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000768 77%23rd
1 -
Entry standards
/ Max 212162 76%23rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.96 74%119th
4 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.35 84%20th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.65 65%30th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 33252934 88%6th
3 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2226420 19%115th
3 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.314.432nd
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Continuation
/ Max 10096.2 96%23rd
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Graduate prospects 鈥� outcomes
/ Max 10084.9 85%22nd
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Graduate prospects 鈥� on track
/ Max 10079.2 79%31st
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Subject League Tables 2025
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering
- African & Middle Eastern Studies
- Art & Design
- Asian Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Dentistry
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- History of Art, Architecture & Design
- Iberian Languages
- Italian
- Law
- Linguistics
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Technology & Bioengineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Russian & East European Languages
- Social Policy
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Theology & Religious Studies
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
7th out of 103
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10095.9 96%7th
1 -
Entry standards
/ Max 227162 71%14th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%55th
17 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.42 86%8th
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.8 96%33rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10089.0 89%4th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
Frequently asked questions
With so many course combinations to choose from you're bound to find the right one for you. University of Leeds is proud of its high-quality teaching and facilities, find it on our league table to see where it ranks and how its strengths can help your university experience. University of Leeds will help you develop valuable employability and life skills by offering courses that can be taken with a placement or internship, opportunities to broaden your experience by going overseas, and a wide variety of clubs and societies to join.
If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
University of Leeds offers accommodation in the popular student areas of Headingley and Hyde Park, as well as near the city centre. Choose between catered or self-catered (with kitchen and dining facilities) and rent includes utility bills and Wi-Fi. Accessible and adapted accommodation is available for disabled students.