University of Leeds - Exchange

City: Leeds Country: England, United Kingdom

Overview

What the University of Leeds has to offer:

The University of Leeds is ranked in the top 100 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2022
The University of Leeds campus is self-contained and only a 10-minute walk to the city centre. Join our Live Chat events to find out more about campus life and exchange opportunities.
A wide range of courses available to incoming exchange students (see "Course Information" section below).
The city of Leeds has over 1,000 shops, over 300 bars and restaurants, 16 galleries and museums and four major theatres
The city of Leeds is the perfect base to explore the UK! Surrounded by the Yorkshire Dales and Peak District national parks, Leeds is only a 2-hour journey from London and a three-hour journey to Edinburgh.
Explore Europe! Leeds has two major airports nearby (Leeds Bradford and Manchester Airport) that connect you to major European destinations.
The University of Leeds is one of the top 40 most international universities worldwide. Volunteering opportunities on offer and a dedicated team, as well as a wealth of resources to support international students throughout their exchange.
Leeds University Union is one of the best student unions in the country, with over 300 clubs and societies, bars and a main theatre hosting live performances and music concerts throughout the year. In true British fashion, LUU hosts a pub right in the Union.
The Get out Get Active programme gives you the opportunity to explore the UK. Explore the University of Leeds sports facilities.
Check out the University of Leeds Uni Bound Blog and follow Leeds Uni Bound on Instagram. Explore Leeds further on the University of Leeds Youtube channel.
Leeds also has nice videos about student life and the experience that international students might expect.

Why don't you combine your participation in this exchange with participation in an internship as well? We could probably send you out on an internship before or after the exchange. If you are interested in going out on both programs please send an email to goabroad@ualberta.ca to ask for more details.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year

Term Dates:

Fall term equivalent: September - January

Winter term equivalent: January - June

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate

Students need a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be considered for an exchange to the University of Leeds.

Although the GPA requirement for the University of Leeds is 3.0 the admission team are able to consider applications from University of Alberta students with a lower average GPA on a case by case basis. Applicants with a lower GPA will need to include one letter of reference from a current University of Alberta professor attesting to the applicant's ability to succeed academically at the University of Leeds with the University of Leeds part of their exchange application. Acceptance to academic modules will be based on availability and meeting any prerequisite knowledge.

See Eligibility.

Course Information

Language of Instruction: English

Field of Study: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Architecture are not open to study for incoming study abroad students.

PLEASE NOTE: Courses in Law, Languages, Design, Chemical and Process Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are mainly taught as full-year (i.e., Semester 1 & 2) courses.

Studio Fine Art modules are taught in Semester 1 and the full year (Semester 1 & 2). There are no Semester 2 studio Fine Art modules. Portfolio submissions are required to study studio Fine Art modules.

To study School of Design modules, students must major in Design in their degree with their home university and submit a portfolio for review. The School of Design teaches the majority of their modules across the full academic year (Semester 1 & 2).

To study Media and Communications modules, priority will be given to students who major in Media and Communications in their home degree and please note that these courses are highly competitive and often oversubscribed.

Please note that Psychology courses are also highly competitive and often oversubscribed.

ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System

University of Leeds Credit Information

Many of the schools at the University of Leeds have specific requirements for incoming exchange/study abroad students who want to enrol in their courses/modules so there is a specific webpage from which you can get school-specific guidance.

University of Leeds Course Catalog - Tick the "Search by incoming Study Abroad" box to view courses available to exchange students.