The University of Leeds is a world top-100 university (QS World University Rankings 2027) and one of the UK's most prestigious institutions. Established in 1904, it is one of the UK's largest universities and a proud member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, with a global reputation for excellence in teaching and research.
With more than 37,000 students from over 130 countries, the University of Leeds offers an international learning environment and one of the widest ranges of degree programmes in the UK. Students benefit from studying alongside a diverse global community while gaining an education that is recognised and respected worldwide.
Located in the heart of one of the UK's most vibrant and student-friendly cities, the University of Leeds combines a beautiful campus rich in history with modern, world-class facilities. Students have access to state-of-the-art libraries, industry-standard laboratories, cutting-edge teaching spaces, and outstanding learning resources designed to prepare them for future careers.
The University of Leeds is a world top-100 university (QS World University Rankings 2027) and one of the UK's most prestigious institutions. Leeds recently retained its place in the world’s most international universities, ranking 31st globally in Times Higher Education’s Most International Universities in the World 2026.
The University achieved its highest position since 2008 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, placing 118th out of 2,191 universities worldwide.
The University rose seven places to 18th in the 2025 Daily Mail University Guide.
It climbed two places to 21st in the 2026 Complete University Guide, with 21 subjects ranked in the UK’s top ten.
In the QS World University Rankings, Leeds retained its position in the top 100 at 86th globally, rising to 13th among UK institutions and 13th worldwide for its International Research Network measure.
In the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai Ranking), Leeds rose 10 places and remains within the top 200 globally.
The University achieved its highest ever position in the 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings, placing 24th out of 2,002 universities worldwide and joint ninth in the UK.
