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University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is a large Russell Group research university on a single campus close to Leeds city centre, with a triple-accredited business school and a wide range of subjects. It has one of the UK's longest-running International Foundation Years, and most taught masters last 12 months with a September start.

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Location: Leeds, England
Undergraduate fees: £27,600 – £33,700
Postgraduate fees: £30,100 – £41,200
Intakes: September
IELTS (undergraduate): Minimum 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each section (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering); 6.5 with 6.0 in each for Business and Law
IELTS (postgraduate): 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component for most masters
Note: Ranges are from the courses checked: fees are set per course. MBA £41,200. Placement or study abroad year £4,575. International Foundation Year £25,500–£26,000.

For Sri Lankan students

Entry requirements.

Undergraduate: Sri Lanka Advanced Level accepted; typical requirements AAA–BBB depending on course. International Foundation Year: average grade A at O/L with A in relevant subjects
Postgraduate: 2-year Masters degree, or 4-year Bachelor (Special or Honours) or Professional Bachelor: 2:1 = 60% (Bachelor) or 3.3 (Masters); 2:2 = 55% or 3.0; First = 70% or 3.5
English: Minimum IELTS 6.0 (UG) / 6.5 (PG) overall, or GCSE English C/4 or equivalent

Source: leeds.ac.uk

Funding

Scholarships

Leeds lists international scholarships in its scholarships directory, including International Foundation Year Excellence Scholarships, plus a 10% alumni tuition fee discount for former Leeds students; amounts vary by scheme and were not confirmed here.

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Popular courses at University of Leeds

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Foundation year

Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation YearBusiness & Management · 4 years · £25,500/yr · Sep Apply

Undergraduate (Bachelor's)

Postgraduate (Master's)

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Information checked October 2026 from University of Leeds’s official website: leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/profiles/21931/sri-lanka, leeds.ac.uk/international-applying/doc/entry-requir, leeds.ac.uk/undergraduate-fees/doc/fees-undergradua, leeds.ac.uk/masters-fees/doc/fees-masters-fees. Fees and requirements can change; we confirm the latest details before you apply.

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