Hello
Welcome to the international section of our website.
Whatever stage of education you’re at, there is likely to be a place at Leeds City College for you. We offer a wide range of subject areas and there are many options for progression onto Higher Education, if you successfully complete your course with us.
Leeds is a great place to live and study, and we would be pleased to welcome you here sometime in the near future. A recent study by the UK HE International Unit found that:
• The UK is cheaper than the US and Australia in terms of fees charged; and
• The UK is cheaper than the US and Australia in terms of living costs. *
* (Based on the institutions surveyed in the study.)
The UK government has now introduced tough new regulations for UK schools, colleges and universities who wish to teach international students. This means that you can apply with confidence to places approved by the UK Border Agency.
We are a publicly funded, Further Education College.
We are the third largest F.E. College in England, with over 55,000 students.
We are a ‘Highly Trusted’ sponsor of the UK Border Agency.
You can view the UKBA ‘Register of Sponsors Licensed Under the Points-based System’ here.
Using the menu options on the left, you can find out about each stage of the international student journey. These pages will answer many of your questions, but if you’re still unsure about anything after reading our website, you are welcome to contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Population: 780,000
Student population: 200,000
Shopping, nightlife, artwork, theatres, stately homes, parks and gardens… it’s all here. Leeds offers a great mix of art, culture and heritage, and the city prides itself on its diversity and multiculturalism, with access to places of worship for all religions. This is a safe and friendly city, with good links to the rest of the UK. London can be reached in just over two hours and Manchester is just one hour away, by train.
Sport is central to city life and Leeds is also the gateway to the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire region; the Yorkshire Dales National Park is just 20 miles away. Yorkshire is the largest county in the UK and has some incredible scenery; from inspiring mountains and rivers, to stunning coastlines.
For more information about the wealth of attractions and entertainment that Leeds has to offer, visit www.visitleeds.co.uk
Many of our teachers worked in industry before they became qualified lecturers. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and students; people of all ethnic backgrounds and religious faiths are welcome here. We offer a wide range of courses to suit many personal interests and levels of ability.
Our campuses have a friendly, supportive atmosphere. Our results in the independent i-graduate* survey 2011 “Tracking the non EU International Student Experience at FE Colleges in the UK study” showed that:
100% of our respondents found staff friendly and approachable (survey average: 91.6%)
91.3% of our respondents were satisfied overall (survey average: 89.0%)
To view sport and other activities offered by our Student Services, have a look at our ‘Xtras’ programme here.
To see events run in College to raise awareness and increase well-being, have a look at our ‘Events and Campaigns calendar’ here.