1. School of something FACULTY OF OTHER Opportunities at the University of Leeds

3. An international university Established in 1904 Quality in teaching & research Modern & innovative World wide recognition International collaboration

4. Students and Staff 30,500 students in total 6,000 postgraduates (taught and research) 5,000 students from outside the UK 7,600 staff in total 2,700 research, teaching and academic 1,400 academic related, 500 technical

6. Academic excellence in Business Studies and Management Law Engineering – Electrical / Civil / Mechanical / Process / Chemical Communication Studies Art & Design Earth & Environment Medicine & Health Maths & Physical Sciences Biological Sciences Politics & International Studies Education Theology & Religious Studies

7. Research Excellence 14 th in Times Higher Education’s League Table of research quality More than half of schools or subjects ranked in top 10 in latest RAE rankings (2008) 8th in UK ‘Research Power’ league Research income > 90 million GBP Interdisciplinary and emerging fields encouraged

8. Research Excellence Library – 4th largest research library in UK Partnerships with industry First UK university with a technology transfer company – now successfully sold on to industry Virtual Science Park – innovative forum for exchange between business and academia

9. Leeds University Business School (LUBS) LUBS is renowned worldwide for the quality of its learning and teaching, and its research: top 10 in the UK for international excellence in research ranked 52 nd in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked 57 th in the world by the Financial Times, 11 th in the UK and 17 th in Europe. Offers a wide range of programmes in Management, Finance, Economics and Accounting

10. Faculty of Engineering The University of Leeds is home to one of the UK’s top Engineering & Computing faculties comprising: School of Civil Engineering School of Mechanical Engineering School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering School of Process, Environmental & Materials Engineering Faculty ranked 7 th in the UK for research (RAE 2008)

11. School of Law Established 1899 In the top 20 UK Law Schools for research. High quality research clusters in areas of Business Law, Cyberlaw, and Human Rights Study supported by extensive Law Library. Active Student Law Society

12. Academic Facilities All located on single city centre campus Library 4 th largest research library in the UK –2.8+ million items –On-line access –Take a virtual tour http://www.leeds.ac.uk/library/podcasts/ Outstanding specialist laboratory facilities in all Science and Engineering disciplines Computing –24 hr clusters –Internet in all student rooms –Wireless across campus

13. Building Futures £359 Campus Development Plan Sports facilities Accommodation/Conference Facilities Academic schools/faculties Enterprise and Innovation £ 860m economic contribution to the city and region 180,000 alumni in 130 countries

14. Excellent Student Support Welcome and International support rated 1 st in Russell Group by ISB national survey International Student Office Dedicated team supporting all international students Visas, homesickness, culture shock, meet & greet Leeds Student Medical Centre Counselling Service Student Societies & LUU Student Tutors Students really matter

15. Career Opportunities High quality degree, global recognition Careers Centre for advice on job search CV and interview clinics Major international companies holding interview sessions on campus

16. Study at Leeds and go on to greater things….. Blue Chip international companies Presidents and politicians Industrial leaders Media and journalism Academics Space!

17. Accommodation Guarantee –UG for duration of study –New Postgraduates Wide choice of facilities / costs Self catering or catered residences Private Sector

18. Undergraduate Programmes and Foundation Year Programmes Available International Foundation Year Bachelors degree Single Honours Joint Honours Entry Qualifications Foundation year An average of 80% in the Al- Thanawaya Al-Amah English Language IELTS 5.5

19. How to apply for undergraduate study For Foundation Year, apply directly to the University For Bachelors programmes, apply via UCAS online application www.ucas.ac.uk 5 choices of university

20. Postgraduate Taught Programmes Programmes Available MA/MSc/MBA usually 12 months in duration 2 semesters coursework (September – June) Summer project dissertation / project (July – September) Forms of Assessment Traditional examination Project or presentation Assessed essays (3000 words plus) Dissertations (10,000 words plus)

21. What you need University application form – online application available http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply.htm Transcripts from your University – good grades required Reference letters from academic staff who know your work When to apply? As soon as possible! We can be flexible about late applications

22. Postgraduate Research Degrees Programmes Available PhD (usually 3 years) MPhil (usually 2 years) MA or MSc by research (usually 1 year)

23. What you need University application form – application form can be downloaded http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/appfmweb.doc Apply online http://www.leeds.ac.uk/students/apply_research.htm Transcripts from your University Reference letters from academic staff who know your work Your research proposal

24. Academic Fees and Living Costs Fees (per year 2010 entry) Arts/Education£10,900 Engineering/Science £14,200 Business £10,900 – 16,000 MBA £20,500 Living Costs per month £580 – 760 academic year £7000 - 9000

25. “… the top city to visit in 2004” Good Britain Guide Excellent Location and Transport links Commercial and Legal Centre Shopping Facilities Theatre and Music Sporting City

26. Vibrant city life

27. Shopping Facilities Wide range of shopping opportunities including both designer stores

28. Shopping Facilities And local markets and supermarkets

29. Shopping Facilities And local markets and supermarkets

30. Eating Out

31. Sporting University & City

32. Useful contact details : International Office www.leeds.ac.uk/international international@leeds.ac.uk

34. School of something FACULTY OF OTHER Thank you!