Scholarships at جامعة ليدز

We have 500 awards with up to a 50% fee reduction available for international students.

The awards recognise and reward high academic achievement, for students applying to study a taught Masters course starting in 2025. These awards are worth either 10%, 25% or 50% of the tuition fee.  

At Leeds, we welcome international students from over 140 countries or regions to our multicultural campus. Our International Excellence Scholarship supports students to fulfil their potential and join our diverse community. 

Eligibility

To apply for an International Excellence Scholarship, you must:

• be classified as an international student for fee purposes

• have applied for an eligible taught Masters course for 2025/26 entry. You do not need to have received an offer of study before applying for the scholarship

• be self-funding or partially funded

• demonstrate an excellent academic track record, and be predicted to achieve or have achieved a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent 

• show excellent professional and personal skills evidenced through work experience and/or extracurricular activities.

Application deadline

• If you are domiciled in mainland China, the deadline for applications is Friday 28 February, 5pm UK time.

• For all other international students, the deadline for applications is Friday 16 May 2025, 5pm UK time.