University of Leeds International Summer School
University of Leeds International Summer School (LISS) offers the opportunity to study at the University of Leeds and immerse yourself in British culture as part of an exciting two or four-week program.
Taking advantage of the vibrant, student-friendly city of Leeds, and the rich history, culture and natural beauty of the area, the summer school combines world-class tuition with local knowledge, academic-related field trips, and a wide variety of social activities.
Fields of study
- Arts
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Communications
- Data Mining
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- FilmHistory
- Humanities
- Leadership
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing
- Music
- Philosophy
- Polics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Science
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website.
Credit equivalent
10 Leeds Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 20 Credits are successfully completed across two blocks (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and the Leeds entry requirements.
According to Leeds entry requirements, this experience requires a minimum UQ GPA of 5.0.
If you intend to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The program fee is approximately $4100 AUD for one block, or $7600 AUD for two blocks. Early bird discounts are also available.
More information regarding program fees and scholarships can be found on the host university website.
Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the program fee. For more information regarding accommodation, visit the host university website.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2025
Host: 1 May 2025
Program Dates
Block 1
Start: 28 June 2025
End: 12 July 2025
Block 2
Start: 13 July 2025
End: 26 July 2025
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Leeds, England (In-person)
Credit: For-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduate*
*Postgraduates may participate in this program not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
*OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.