Partially funded

Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships

University of Leeds, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

Competitive tuition fee discounts of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 for international students entering year one of an undergraduate course at Leeds. The award recognises academic achievement and personal skills.

Leeds states that up to 500 awards are available for the 2026 intake; the 2027 page does not give a number.

Award Information

  • Be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
  • Hold a conditional or unconditional offer for an eligible undergraduate course starting in September 2027.
  • Be self-funded or partially funded.
  • Be entering year one of the undergraduate course.
  • Show an excellent academic track record in high school qualifications.
  • Show excellent personal skills through extracurricular activities.
  • Explain why you are applying to Leeds and how it fits your future goals.
  • Leeds International Foundation Year and International Study Centre International Foundation Year progressors are automatically considered; International Year One students are not eligible.
  • Excluded courses: Medicine and Surgery MBChB and Dental Surgery BChD.
  • Tuition fee discount of £3,000, £6,000 or £16,000 on the first year's fee.
  • Can be used only as a fee reduction, not for maintenance or accommodation.
  • Can be combined with the Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship or external funding up to 100% of tuition fees.
  • Cannot be deferred; not transferable to other Leeds courses.
  • The final award is determined by the University and decisions are final.
  • Final deadline: 11 April 2027.
  • All applicants are notified of the outcome by 10 May 2027.
  1. Obtain a conditional or unconditional undergraduate offer from Leeds.
  2. Wait for the email from the University with details when the application form opens.
  3. Submit a separate scholarship application for each course you hold an offer for.

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How selection works

Awards are based on academic record, extracurricular activities and the personal statement in the application.

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