University of Leeds: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #94 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #20 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #9 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #7 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 6 | In Leeds |
| #10 of 1,493 | For Transportation Engineering |
| Top100 | For 92 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- leeds.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 36%*
* The University of Leeds is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE), with 3 Advanced ('A') passes or 2 'A' and 2 Advanced Supplementary ('AS') passes and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), in which a grade C must be obtained in English. Other qualifications may be accepted |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
University of Leeds is a world-class research university with 127,552 scientific papers published and 3,510,619 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Geology.
University of Leeds majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1099 | 9208 |
| 1991 | 1193 | 10217 |
| 1992 | 1230 | 12453 |
| 1993 | 1249 | 11567 |
| 1994 | 1328 | 12525 |
| 1995 | 1534 | 14308 |
| 1996 | 1735 | 15458 |
| 1997 | 1782 | 16885 |
| 1998 | 1861 | 19545 |
| 1999 | 1949 | 21939 |
| 2000 | 2327 | 25983 |
| 2001 | 2174 | 28908 |
| 2002 | 2133 | 32960 |
| 2003 | 2305 | 38631 |
| 2004 | 2293 | 43994 |
| 2005 | 2561 | 52726 |
| 2006 | 2654 | 58358 |
| 2007 | 2962 | 67729 |
| 2008 | 3103 | 73412 |
| 2009 | 3363 | 85143 |
| 2010 | 3539 | 96546 |
| 2011 | 3809 | 110638 |
| 2012 | 3771 | 126893 |
| 2013 | 4197 | 145376 |
| 2014 | 4305 | 154764 |
| 2015 | 4766 | 168505 |
| 2016 | 5099 | 174181 |
| 2017 | 5455 | 189859 |
| 2018 | 5682 | 199645 |
| 2019 | 6021 | 237451 |
| 2020 | 6458 | 282360 |
| 2021 | 7766 | 359655 |
| 2022 | 6148 | 336595 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Leeds.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Applied Mathematics, Astrophysics, Business Administration, Chemistry, Design, East Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, French, Geography, Germanic Studies, History, International Studies, Islamic Studies, Italian, Latin American Studies, Law, Linguistics, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Portuguese, Russian, Slavic Languages, Sociology, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Spanish |
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University of Leeds alumni
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Chris Pine
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
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Christopher Whitelaw Pine is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot film series (2009–present); Steve Trevor in the DC Extended Universe films Wonder Woman (2017) and Wonder Woman 1984 (2020); Will Colson in Unstoppable (2010); Toby Howard in Hell or High Water (2016); and Edgin Darvis in Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
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Mark Knopfler
- Enrolled in the University of Leeds
- 1970-1973 studied English studies
- Occupations
- singer-songwritermulti-instrumentalistmusicianrecord producerfilm score composer
- Biography
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Mark Freuder Knopfler is a British singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Born in Scotland and raised in England, he was the lead guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock band Dire Straits. He pursued a solo career after the band first dissolved in 1988. Dire Straits reunited in 1990, but dissolved again in 1995. He is now an independent solo artist.
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Emma Mackey
- Enrolled in the University of Leeds
- Studied in 2013-2016
- Occupations
- modelfilm actoractor
- Biography
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Emma Margaret Marie Tachard-Mackey is a French-British actress. Her breakthrough performance as Maeve Wiley, a sardonic teenager, in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education (2019–present), earned her a British Academy Television Award nomination. She has since starred in the mystery film Death on the Nile (2022) and the drama film Emily (2022), her portrayal of writer Emily Brontë in the latter winning her a British Academy Film Award.
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Leslie Cheung
- Occupations
- composerrecording artistsingerfilm actorsongwriter
- Biography
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Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing was a Hong Kong singer and actor. Throughout a 26-year career from 1977 until his death, Cheung released over 40 music albums and acted in 56 films. He was one of the most prominent pioneers that shaped the identity of Cantopop during the 1980s and became known for his flamboyant, often outrageous stage appearance. His venture into acting in the 1990s was recognised for his portrayal of gay characters in a then-conservative film industry. His career was marked with both praise and criticism, with numerous public discussions focusing on his sexual orientation and androgynous persona.
University of Leeds faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts | Arabic, Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, East Asian Studies, English, French, German, History, Italian, Linguistics, Medieval Studies, Philosophy, Phonetics, Portuguese, Religious Studies, Russian, South and Southeast Asian Languages, Spanish, Theology |
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| Faculty : Biological Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology |
| Faculty : Business | Accountancy, Administration, Banking, Business and Commerce, Human Resources, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Education, Social Sciences and Law | Education, International Studies, Law, Political Sciences, Social Policy, Sociology |
| Faculty : Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mineralogy, Mining Engineering, Textile Technology |
| Faculty : Environment | Earth Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geography, Transport and Communications |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Physical Sciences | Astronomy and Space Science, Chemistry, Food Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics |
| Faculty : Medicine and Health | Cardiology, Dentistry, Genetics, Health Sciences, Medicine, Psychology |
| Faculty : Performance, Visual Arts and Communications | Art History, Cultural Studies, Dance, Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theatre, Visual Arts |
General information
| Founded | 1904 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Et Augebitur Scientia And Knowledge Will Be Increased |
| Colors | green, black, red, beige |
Location and contacts
| Address | EC Stoner Building Leeds, LS2 9JT United Kingdom |
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| City population | 789,000 |