The University of Leeds

University of Leeds Link - https://www.leeds.ac.uk/ 

Leeds, England (link map) 

 

ABOUT 

The University of Leeds is a public research university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Leeds is the eleventh largest university in the United Kingdom by total enrolment and receives over 67,000 undergraduate applications per year, making it the fifth-most popular university in the UK by volume of applications.  

In their own words: 

“Our academic strategy for the next 10 years is rooted in our desire to make a difference in the world. It sets a blueprint for a value-driven university. One that harnesses expertise in research and education to help shape a better future for humanity, working through collaboration to tackle inequalities, benefit society and drive change.” 

Faculty
  • HUMANITIES: Design, Languages Cultures and Societies, Media and Communication, Music, Performance and Cultural Industries, Philosophy Religion and History of Science, Medieval Studies, 

  • SOCIAL SCIENCES: English, Fine Art History of Art and Cultural Studies, History, Business, Psychology, Education, Law, Politics and International Studies, Sociology and Social Policy 

  • SCIENCES: Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemical and Process Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computing, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, Earth and Environment, Food Science and Nutrition, Geography, Dentistry, Healthcare, Medicine,  

Who can apply? 

  • Undergraduate students enrolled in programs lending to the faculty above. 

  • Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 70% to apply. 

  • Please note that subject areas at partner universities may change. 

Academic Information 

How many credits equal a full course-load at Trent? 

  • A standard full-time study load normally consists of 120 credits in one academic year (there are two standard semesters in each academic year). 

  • Course load for one semester is 60 credits = 2.5 Trent credits 

  • Course load for full year is 120 credits = 5 Trent credits 

 

  • Grading System: Equivalence Trent 

Canadian letter               University of Leeds 

Grade     Mark                 Grade                Average Mark 

As          80-100               As                      68-100 

Bs           70-79                 Bs                      53-67 

Cs           60-69                 Cs                     40-52 

Ds           50-59               

F             0-49                   F                         0-39 

Term Dates 

  • Semester One: October – Mid December 

  • Semester Two: Late January - May 

Tuition/Program Fees 
  • Trent students are responsible to pay their normal Trent tuition fees as a full-time student plus Trent full ancillary fee package (no opt out options while abroad), tuition fees are waived at the host university. 

Housing 

Deadline for applying for on campus accommodation: 

Approximate Living Expenses 

Additional Fees 
  • Immigration applications, accommodations, meals, flights, travel and health insurance, spending money, etc. 

Financial Support 

  • Each year BUTEX awards a number of scholarships to students studying abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year.  

  • OSAP: Check with our Financial Aid Department regarding OSAP eligibility 

MyTrent -> Finances -> Financial Aid -> Forms -> Study Abroad Information for OSAP 

  • Trent Academic Scholarship: If you are paying your tuition fees you maybe still eligible for Trent Academic Scholarship during your exchange – Check with our Financial Aid Department for scholarship eligibility 

  • Trent Study Abroad Bursaries: Application Deadline - prior to your departure - For September departure - August 1st: For January Departure - December 1st; up to $3000. 

MyTrent -> Academics -> Study Abroad -> Study Abroad Funding Folder -> Study Abroad Bursary, Award and Prize Application 

Program URL 

Resources 

Trent Resources 

  • Student Ambassadors: Be connected with current or returning students who have participated in this program or have traveled to this region. Email us at studyabroad@trentu.ca to be matched. 

  • Also check out our Student Profile page located under the Trent Students tab, scroll to the last link. The profiles are organized by country. 

  • Study Abroad Advisor: Make an appointment with Study Abroad through the SEP. 

University of Leeds Resources 

Host Country Research 

  • Learn more about the host country, local environment, culture, climate, health care, entry/exit requirements, and security precautions related to this location by accessing detailed country guides through: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/welcome 

  • Government of Canada destination specific travel information. 

 

 

 

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Trent University respectfully acknowledges it is located on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga Anishnaabeg. We offer our gratitude to First Peoples for their care for, and teachings about, our earth and our relations. May we honour those teachings.

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