University of Leeds

Research that matters 

Challenge yourself and become an expert in your field as part of a thriving research community of over 4,000 postgraduate researchers at the University of Leeds.

• World top-100 University | QS World University Rankings 2025
• 4th most targeted UK university by graduate recruiters | High Fliers Research 2024
• 90% of University of Leeds research has a quality rating of “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” | REF 2021
• Founding member of the prestigious Russell Group

We need researchers at all levels, with exciting new ideas and approaches.

Start your journey into postgraduate research at Leeds