Overview for International Students
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Leeds Beckett University is a modern, professionally-oriented institution located in the vibrant student city of Leeds. It has two main campuses (City Campus and Headingley) which offer a mix of academic, social and residential experiences.
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The university emphasises employability, industry links and student experience — reflected in its 5-star QS Stars rating and strong subject-specific rankings in fields such as sport and hospitality.
Courses
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History
The institution’s heritage goes back to the Leeds Mechanics Institute founded in 1824.It became Leeds Polytechnic in 1970, later gained university status in 1992, and adopted the name Leeds Beckett University in 2014.Over time the university has developed its infrastructure, academic offerings and reputation, while maintaining a focus on practical learning and community engagement.
Ranking
While its overall global ranking is mid-tier (801–1000 band in THE 2026) , Leeds Beckett stands out in certain subject areas: for example, its sports-related and hospitality programmes are ranked in the global top 100 according to QS by Subject.The university also holds a 5-star rating from QS Stars across multiple categories including teaching, employability, internationalisation and sustainability. Nationally in the UK, its steady improvement is illustrated by its climb to 66th in the Complete University Guide 2024.
