AIRR-NA Member Institution
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, UK
Institution at a Glance
- Year founded
- 1824
- Institution type
- Public International University
- Campus setting
- Urban
- Population category
- Large (15,000–29,999 students)
- Degree levels
- Postgraduate, Undergraduate
- Undergraduate length
- 3-year
- Undergraduate students
- 22,000
- Postgraduate students
- 6,000
About the Institution
Formed almost 200 years ago, Leeds Beckett University has become one of the most popular institutions in the UK. Leeds Beckett boasts five-star QS ratings for employability, facilities, inclusiveness and internationalisation. The university also holds silver status in the Teaching Excellence Framework, as well as enviable employability stats. One of the largest universities in the UK, Leeds Beckett University has over 23,000 students from 143 countries around the world. The institution is committed to providing a friendly environment for all international students, starting with a dedicated activities week for overseas students when they arrive at the university. Prospective students have a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to pick from. With an ongoing investment of GBP 200 million in campus facilities, students will be using state-of-the-art equipment so that they can graduate feeling ready for whatever the world of work expects of them. This, along with a dedicated careers service for students, has contributed to 90 per cent of all graduates from Leeds Beckett being in work or further study within 15 months after completing their degrees. Leeds Beckett is held in high esteem all around the world and thanks to its strong links with industry, students do their work placements at local, regional and internationally renowned organisations. Located in Leeds, a student-centred city, there are countless exciting activities for students to enjoy outside of their studies. What’s more, London can be reached by train in two hours, so Leeds is a perfect base for those who are keen to visit other areas of the UK and Europe.
North American Representatives
Academics and Programs
Undergraduate study
Filmmaking
Business and Management
Sport and Exercise Science
Sport Coaching
Fine Art
Postgraduate study
Sport Business
Sports Coaching
Sport and Exercise Science
International Business
MBA
Admissions and Applications
Application type
Direct, UCAS
Entry requirements
UG – GPA 3.00 / 4.00
PG – GPA 2.50 / 4.00
Applications, dates and deadlines
No deadlines for most subjects
How to apply
UG- www.UCAS.com
PG- https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/
Standardized testing
LBU asks for ACT, SAT, or AP scores, but application can be reviewed on an individual basis for test optional students.
Costs, Scholarships, and Funding
Tuition and fees
Undergraduate degree: $20,600
Postgraduate $22,600
Estimated cost of living
$12,000
Scholarships and funding
UG- 1,000 pounds per year
PG- 3,000 pounds
Information for Counselors
Counsellors are invited to contact us at any time to discuss study options at Leeds Beckett, and we would be happy to arrange visits, presentation and outreach to students and to send material to schools if appropriate.
