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International Year One progressing to Civil Engineering and Architecture at Leeds
Study in a supportive and friendly environment
Make new friends from around the world
Grow in confidence and enjoy student life in Leeds
Welcome to Leeds International Study Centre
for progression to the University of Leeds
The International Study Centre is your first step to a prestigious degree at a top-ranked UK university.
Start your course in this academic year and progress to the University of Leeds next autumn.
Outstanding teaching
Progress to a Russell Group University, ranked 82nd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025) and 23rd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2025).
Study and live in Leeds
An exciting and vibrant student city, full of culture, green spaces, and opportunity. You'll be joining 60,000 other students here in Leeds.
Research excellence
90% of the research submitted by the University of Leeds was rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
International Foundation Year
Over two semesters, you will gain the skills needed to enter the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Leeds.
International Year One
Get the academic, language and career support you need to start your degree with confidence and progress to year two of your undergraduate degree at the University of Leeds. This one-year programme helps you adjust to studying in the UK while building valuable skills for your future.
Pre-Masters
The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparatory programme designed to improve your English language and academic skills required for successful postgraduate study.
English language courses
Our online English Language preparation courses will help you develop your English language skills to the level required to begin your chosen pathway programme.
‘‘Leeds International Study Centre helped me with the appropriate skills to be prepared for studying at the University of Leeds.’’
Dhionis from Albania
Studied International Foundation Year in Science, Engineering and Computing
Progressed to Biomedical Science at the University of Leeds