Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Leeds. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 23 | $45,115 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 22 | $37,372 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 18 | $38,718 | See → |
| Business & management | 17 | $43,431 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 17 | $38,718 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 16 | $44,778 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 16 | $43,095 | See → |
| Social sciences | 11 | $35,688 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 10 | $45,115 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 9 | $47,808 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 9 | $36,362 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 9 | $45,115 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 8 | $45,115 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 7 | $40,065 | See → |
| Psychology | 5 | $44,273 | See → |
Costs and entry
122 courses mention scholarships. 109 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Leeds
The job market for the University of Leeds' biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Leeds cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $42,590 a year; half of the University of Leeds' postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $38,718 and $45,115. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $47,808, social sciences $35,688.
How is the University of Leeds ranked?
The University of Leeds is ranked #86 by QS (2026), #118 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #151–200 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #21 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #28 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Geophysics (#14) and Geology (#15).
What IELTS score does the University of Leeds need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (190 of the 196 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Leeds offer?
195 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (23), humanities & languages (22) and arts, design & creative studies (18).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Leeds' own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.