Applications must be submitted through the route stated on the relevant or admissions guidance page.
Information about typical application routes for each cohort is provided in this section. Where collaboration agreements exist, or an arrangement is in place with an employer for an apprenticeship course, applications may be made via other routes (for example, directly to the University) and with differing deadlines. However, the principles in this policy and in any school or faculty admissions policy or admissions guidance still apply unless otherwise stated.
Applicants are advised to consider any relevant scholarship deadlines and the time needed for visa processes to be completed (if applicable) to ensure that they apply in sufficient time for their application to be considered before these deadlines. If an applicant intends to apply for funding, they are advised to submit their application for a place at least two months before any specific scholarship deadline.
Some courses may charge a non-refundable application fee. Where an application fee applies, it will be displayed on the relevant , course information or admissions guidance page. Applications to courses with an application fee will not be considered until the University has confirmed receipt of the payment.
Undergraduate applications
For the majority of undergraduate courses (including full-time extended degrees), applications should be made via and should be received by the deadlines of:
- 15 October 2025 by 6pm (UK time) for most Medicine and Dentistry courses, including foundation routes for UK students on to clinical programmes taught by the School of Medicine and the School of Dentistry
- 14 January 2026 by 6pm (UK time) for all other courses
If places are still available, some academic schools may consider applications after 14 January 2026. Applicants should seek the school’s advice before making a late application. For further information, refer to the undergraduate application guidance.
Applications to the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Foundation Year should be made directly to the University through the . Applicants must choose which undergraduate degree course they wish to join before submitting an application. For further information, refer to the ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Foundation Year application guidance.
Applications for our part-time undergraduate courses or foundation year ​​​​​should be made directly to the University via an online application form. More information about part-time study is outlined in the Part-time study section of this policy.
Taught postgraduate applications
Applications for taught postgraduate courses should be made directly to the University through the .
Courses may have an application deadline, which will be stated on and applicants should check this before submitting an application. Some courses operate staged admissions deadlines throughout the academic year (see the Gathered field section for more information).
Places are limited and, where necessary (for example, due to unprecedented demand), the University reserves the right to amend application deadlines. Details of any amendments made to original deadlines will be stated on .
For further information, refer to the taught postgraduate application guidance.
Postgraduate research applications
Applications for postgraduate research programmes or a period of study as a visiting postgraduate researcher should be made directly to the University through the , with the exception of applications for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsychol), which must be made to the .
Research degree programmes can begin on one of four standard start dates a year (1 September, 1 October, 1 February and 1 April), though some programmes, schools or faculties limit their entry points to one or two of these dates. Please check the relevant graduate school website for details.
If, due to exceptional circumstances, an applicant is required to start their research degree programme on a date other than those outlined previously, a formal request may be considered by the Head of Faculty Graduate School (or their nominee). Exceptional circumstances include, but are not limited to, external funders or employers requiring a specific start date.
Where an applicant experiences a delay in arriving to start their studies, the University would consider whether this could be accommodated within the normal procedures for late starts and not require a change of start date.
Applications should normally be received no later than four months prior to the relevant start date. The University will not be able to ensure the relevant checks are undertaken, and the application processed, if the application is received within four months of the chosen start date.
For further information, refer to the postgraduate research application guidance.
​​​​Incoming Study Abroad applications
Applications for the Incoming Study Abroad programme should be made directly to the University through the . For further information, refer to the Incoming Study Abroad application guidance.
Leeds ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Summer School (LISS) applications
Applications for the Leeds ¾ÞÈéÊÓƵ Summer School should be made directly to the University via an online form. For further information, refer to the LISS application guidance.
Language Centre applications
Applications for Language Centre pre-sessional English language courses should be made directly to the University through the .
Applications for the General English programme should be made directly to the University via an online form.
For further information, refer to the Language Centre application guidance.