Overview
Leeds Arts University is a specialist arts further and higher education institution, based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, with a main campus opposite the University of Leeds. It was founded in 1846 as the Leeds School of Art. From 1968 to 1993 it was known as Jacob Kramer College – having lost part of its provision to Leeds Polytechnic (the future Leeds Beckett University). It was known as Leeds College of Art and Design until 2009, and then Leeds College of Art. In August 2017, the school was granted university status and the name was changed to Leeds Arts University.
The University today has sites both at Blenheim Walk (53.80882°N 1.55148°W) and at Vernon Street in the City Centre (53.801822°N 1.546684°W), and offers B.A. (Hons) degrees. In autumn 2016 the College gained Taught Degree Awarding Powers and was granted university status in August 2017, when it became the only specialist arts university in the North of England. Like many of the ‘traditional’ British art schools, it has a modest annual intake, at 2,145 higher education students in 2019/20. Out of 169 UK higher education institutions, it is the 146th largest.
5,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
International Progression Awards
| Total Worth | tuition fee reduction of 10% per year. |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | International fee-paying students directly progressing from a Leeds Arts University further education course to a Leeds Arts University undergraduate degree course will qualify |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Students in receipt of the International Progression Award can also apply for the Vice-Chancellor's International Undergraduate Scholarship and the Skin Chancellor's Scholarship, but if successful, will not be eligible for the International Progression Award. |
The Vice-Chancellor’s International Undergraduate Scholarships
| Total Worth | £2,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | first year of study for students entering the first year of a three-year degree. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | September |
Skin's Chancellor Scholarship
| Total Worth | A cash scholarship of £3,000 per year for three years |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | for an international undergraduate student commencing their studies in 2024/25. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | The scholarships aim to support the general living and maintenance costs of students during their time at university to enable them to progress successfully. The successful applicants are expected to act as ambassadors for the University and may be asked to contribute to promotional activities and campaigns. |