Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett runs two campuses: one in the centre of Leeds, one in leafy Headingley, three miles apart and linked by a free bus.
Leeds Beckett runs two campuses: one in the centre of Leeds, one in leafy Headingley, three miles apart and linked by a free bus. It is known for business, sport, events management, health, built environment and creative courses, and for a teaching style built around real projects with employers.
Leeds itself is a big student city with two large universities, a strong financial and legal sector, and living costs well below the south of England.
The university's Carnegie School of Sport is one of the largest in Europe, and its business school holds the Small Business Charter.
Key facts
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Trending subjects
Popular courses at Leeds Beckett
A selection of the programmes international students take most. The full catalogue runs to hundreds; ask a counsellor for anything not listed.
MSc International Business
BA (Hons) Business Management
MSc Sport and Exercise Science
MSc Computing
BA (Hons) Events Management
MSc Project Management
MA Human Resource Management
Fees are indicative for the 2026/27 cycle, change with exchange rates and policy, and should be confirmed with the university or the relevant government before you decide.
Life at Leeds Beckett
Student life
One of the UK's best-known student cities, with the Otley Run, Hyde Park and the Yorkshire Dales close by.
Accommodation
Halls on both campuses and in the city centre, many with a first-year guarantee for international students.
Facilities
Sports village with an athletics track and strength labs, a simulated hospital ward, TV studios and a trading room.
Careers
Strong regional employer network in finance, health and hospitality; placement and internship options across most courses.
Where Leeds Beckett teaches
City Campus
Business school, law, arts, computing and the Rose Bowl building beside Millennium Square.
Headingley Campus
100-acre parkland campus with sport, health, education and the Carnegie facilities.
What you need to apply
- Passport (photo page)
- Academic transcripts and certificates for every year
- Statement of purpose
- Two references (academic or professional)
- English test result or evidence for a waiver
- CV, for postgraduate and work-experience routes
- Portfolio for art, design and architecture courses
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Start an applicationLeeds Beckett: what students ask
What is Leeds Beckett known for?
Sport, business, events and hospitality, health and the built environment, taught with a strong practical focus.
How much does it cost to live in Leeds?
Around £900 to £1,200 a month including rent, one of the more affordable major student cities in England.
Does Leeds Beckett accept students without IELTS?
Many courses accept Medium of Instruction letters or school English marks from listed countries. We confirm course by course.
Are there scholarships?
Yes, international scholarships worth £1,000 to £3,000 for eligible students, plus early payment discounts.
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