Leeds International Study Centre for Progression to the University of 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 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) and 22nd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2024).

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:

• Academic: 
• Good High School graduation grades

• English language*: 
• Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing)

• Other qualifications:
• The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate): 26 points
• IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level: 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language) with a C in Maths. New grades 9-4 in English and Maths.
• A/AS levels: 80 UCAS points
• USA: High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.75 or 77%
• Canada and Australia: Successful completion of Year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements

* The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ. If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.

Additionally, there are country-specific requirements as well. Kindly contact our admissions counsellor for more information!