The University of Leeds is globally renowned for the quality of our teaching and research. We strive to achieve academic excellence within an ethical framework informed by our values of integrity, equality and inclusion, community and professionalism.

Our strategy sets out our desire to have a local and global impact as a values-driven university. We ensure we provide students from diverse backgrounds with equal opportunities to excel and achieve their goals whatever their stage of life, including fostering a community of lifelong learners. We have a demonstrable commitment to widening participation, retention and attainment, with a focus on evidence-based interventions that support the achievement of challenging targets for particular groups.

With around 40,000 students from across the globe, we are committed to continually developing our provision to offer flexibility and choice, whether this is through full and part time applied learning and apprenticeships, short courses in professional learning or online postgraduate study. Our inclusive and applied approach builds on our partnership working with students, employers and local and global communities, to promote access to higher education with opportunities to combine study with work and other commitments.