The University of Leeds

Yorkshire and The Humber, England

12.5%

Acceptance Rate

136k

Applications (2024)

£35,000

Median Salary (5yr)

87%

Employment Rate

Subjects

How much do University of Leeds graduates earn by subject?

University of Leeds graduates earn a median salary of £35,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Economics at £54,400, while Education and teaching graduates earn £25,600.

Economics £54,400

£42,300 £66,400

Medicine and dentistry £52,600

£44,900 £61,000

Business and management £44,500

£33,900 £58,000

Computing £42,500

£31,000 £56,600

Physics and astronomy £41,600

£33,200 £56,900

Mathematical sciences £41,600

£31,800 £52,600

Medical sciences £41,200

£32,400 £50,000

Engineering £40,200

£33,900 £48,900

Politics £39,100

£29,600 £52,900

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £37,600

£31,400 £47,300

+ 19 more subjects

How competitive is University of Leeds?

In 2024, University of Leeds received 136,115 applications and accepted 16,965 students, giving an acceptance rate of 12.5%.

136,115

Applications

16,965

Acceptances

12.5%

Acceptance Rate

Applications

Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £24,500 to £50,000 per year in tuition at University of Leeds. Living costs are estimated at £10,000–£13,000 per year.

Arts/Humanities

3-year degree

Per Year

£24,500

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £10,000–£13,000

Total (3 years)

All costs £103,500 –£112,500

Sciences/Engineering

3-year degree

Per Year

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £10,000–£13,000

Total (3 years)

All costs £30,000 –£39,000

Medicine

5-year degree

Per Year

£50,000

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £10,000–£13,000

Total (5 years)

All costs £300,000 –£315,000

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at University of Leeds?

87% of University of Leeds graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 29 subjects with median salaries ranging from £25,600 to £54,400. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)

Subject	Satisfaction	Avg. Tariff*	Employment	Median Salary	Graduates
Economics	85%	156 pts	91.5%	£54,400	155
Medicine and dentistry	88%	156 pts	90.9%	£52,600	465
Business and management	83%	148 pts	94.2%	£44,500	260
Computing	80%	163 pts	88.9%	£42,500	35
Physics and astronomy	82%	154 pts	88.4%	£41,600	115
Mathematical sciences	83%	159 pts	88.7%	£41,600	205
Medical sciences	-	-	89.4%	£41,200	240
Engineering	88%	161 pts	88.5%	£40,200	320
Politics	87%	168 pts	88%	£39,100	185
Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy	-	-	84.6%	£37,600	25
Chemistry	89%	155 pts	90.5%	£37,200	115
Geography, earth and environmental studies	-	-	88.9%	£36,500	300
Law	-	-	91.6%	£36,100	175
Languages and area studies	86%	-	80.9%	£35,000	315
History and archaeology	85%	-	90.5%	£35,000	330
Allied health	78%	154 pts	88.9%	£34,900	25
Nursing and midwifery	-	-	93.5%	£34,300	220
Psychology	88%	152 pts	90.1%	£34,300	155
Biosciences	85%	152 pts	83.4%	£33,900	315
Sport and exercise sciences	-	-	86.3%	£33,800	70
Agriculture, food and related studies	-	-	91.8%	£33,600	30
Philosophy and religious studies	91%	154 pts	89.3%	£33,200	145
Media, journalism and communications	-	-	87.4%	£32,500	110
English studies	-	-	86.6%	£31,800	290
Health and social care	82%	148 pts	89.5%	£30,800	70
Creative arts and design	88%	166 pts	88.6%	£30,700	215
Sociology, social policy and anthropology	-	-	93.3%	£30,300	175
Performing arts	83%	146 pts	87%	£29,900	145
Education and teaching	90%	154 pts	89.5%	£25,600	40

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

1 Economics £54,400
2 Medicine and dentistry £52,600
3 Business and management £44,500
4 Computing £42,500
5 Physics and astronomy £41,600

Quick Facts

Location Yorkshire and The Humber

Country England

Type University

UKPRN 10007795

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International Student Fees

Fee Range £24,500 – £50,000

per year

Fee by Subject

Arts/Humanities £24,500/3yr

Sciences/Engineering -/3yr

Medicine £50,000/5yr

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Estimated Living Costs

Annual Cost £10,000 – £13,000

Leeds living costs estimate

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Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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