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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Undergraduate71%Postgraduate29%
Study mode
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Full-time95%Part-time5%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK67%International31%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 40%Female 60%
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 2026
Overall ranking
21st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000757 76%21st
2 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215162 75%22nd
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 52.97 74%123rd
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 37573503 93%4th
2 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164504 23%99th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.712.918th
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Continuation
/ Max 10095.1 95%19th
4 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10080.4 80%33rd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10077.4 77%46th
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Subject League Tables 2026
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
Overall ranking
4th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10092.4 92%4th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233177 76%9th
5 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.04 76%78th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.42 86%8th
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Continuation
/ Max 10094.6 95%22nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10083.0 83%15th
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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.