Outgoing

The University of Ghana is the oldest and largest of the five Ghanaian public universities. It was founded in 1948 as the University College of the Gold Coast, and was originally an affiliate college of the University of London, which supervised its academic programmes and awarded degrees. It gained full university status in 1961, and now has nearly 24,000 students.

The University is mainly based in Legon, about twelve kilometres north-east of the centre of Accra.

Reserved for Development Studies

Rhodes University celebrated its centenary in 2004 and is one of the oldest South African universities. With just over 6,000 students, it is also the smallest university in South Africa. The University is set in a beautiful and safe campus and offers comfortable accommodation and modern facilities. Rhodes University has six faculties - Commerce, Education, Humanities, Law, Pharmacy, and Science. Rhodes has developed an international reputation for many of its undergraduate courses such as Journalism, Psychology, Drama and Economics, with graduates of those disciplines excelling in their fields. Recent honorary doctorates include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela and economics Nobel laureate, Amartya Sen.

Waseda University is one of the top private universities in Japan.  Waseda’s School of International Liberal Studies teaches in English as well as providing compulsory intensive Japanese classes for all students to take alongside their academic studies.  This is a chance to experience life in the Japanese capital with its fascinating contrast of old and new whilst learning about Japanese culture and society and learning the language.

Applicants to Waseda are not expected to have more than a very basic level of Japanese on arrival in Japan.  However, in order to be accepted to the University applicants are expected to demonstrate having followed classes in Japanese at an academic institution for one academic year.

If you are considering Waseda as one of your destination choices, please come and discuss this with Study Abroad Office staff as early as possible.

Not for Engineering students.  Course selection in Sciences may be very limited.

Shanghai Theatre Academy was established in 1945 and is a comprehensive university of performing arts, with a focus on theatre training and studies.  It hosts 3000 full-time students across three campuses.

Performance and Cultural Industries students only

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of China’s oldest Universities and today has over 38,000 students at six different campuses. Students will be studying at the Antai College of Economics and Management (ACEM). ACEM has 172 faculty members, around 5000 registered students and one independent campus in downtown. ACEM is located in the urban area in the city of Shanghai.

Business School students only

HIGH DEMAND
The National University of Singapore (NUS) has its roots in Singapore’s first centre of higher education. NUS is a multi-campus university that spans three locations – its principal 150-hectare Kent Ridge campus, Bukit Timah campus (Faculty of Law) and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore at Outram. Courses are available in the faculties of Arts & Social Sciences, Computing, Design & Environment, Engineering, Law, Science and Music. NUS is the only one of Leeds’ partner institutions at which students have the possibility of obtaining additional funding. Students may apply for the DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Award, which is worth up to €4000 to cover airfares, accommodation and living expenses. Applications for this scholarship must be approved by the Leeds Study Abroad Office.

Priority for Geography, Biological Science, Civil Engineering, Product Design students

The National Taiwan University was founded in 1928 and at first had only 60 students, but now has nearly 30,000. The University has a total of eleven colleges, 54 departments, 96 graduate institutes (which offer 96 Master’s programs and 83 doctoral programs), and four research centers.National Taiwan University is located in the centre of Taipei and has a large campus like no other in Taiwan. NTU is tucked right in the heart of the most developed city in Taiwan but surrounded by mountains, natural hot springs and exotic vegetation. NTU campus has two main MRT (metro system) stations and is approximately an hour away from Taoyuan International Airport.

Business School students only

This is a new exchange for 2013/14! Korea University is widely acknowledged as one of the oldest, largest and top-ranked universities in Korea. KU is located in Seoul, about 20 minutes northeast of the city centre by tube. KU campus is known to be one of the most beautiful campuses in Korea. It covers over 182 acres and is home to more than 35,000 students. KU prides itself not only in being a progressive and globally conscious institution but one that plays a role in preserving and developing Korea’s unique culture.

This is a new exchange for 2013/14! Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) admitted its first students in October 1991 and now has approximately 10,000 students. The University campus occupies a 150-acre site of sweeping natural beauty. It is housed on a hillside waterfront complex overlooking Port Shelter on the Clear Water Bay peninsula, less than 30 minutes’ drive from central Hong Kong. HKUST ranks 40th in the QS world rankings (2nd in Asia).

Business students only

HIGH DEMAND
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) has approximately 22,000 students. HKPU is strategically located in Hung Hom, Kowloon, on a site of approximately 93,500 square metres adjacent to the Cross Harbour Tunnel. The University has been extensively developed and expanded over the last 10 years. Its wide range of courses directly meets industrial, commercial and community needs, and practicality is a major characteristic of HKPU programmes. The University maintains a strong partnership with the business and industrial sectors. It is a prime aim of the University to equip students not only with professional competency but also the ability of independent thinking, good communication skills and a global outlook. For study at HKPU, students have the chance to obtain funding through the ‘Scholarships for Excellence’ scheme (see the website for more information).

Civil Engineering (Civil and Structural) students only

Originally founded as City Polytechnic of Hong Kong in 1984,  Hong Kong City University was granted university status on 1 January 1995. During the past 20 years, it has grown significantly from a small institution, housed in temporary premises, offering 9 academic programmes to less than 1,000 students, to a major University with an international reputation for teaching and scholarship, enrolled over 20,000 students on programmes of all levels from associate degree to postgraduate research. CityU ranks among the best 200 universities (178th) and its social sciences departments/programmes have been ranked 61st of the top 100 in the world.

Business School and Environment students only

Hong Kong Baptist University has three closely knitted campuses: the Ho Sin Hang Campus on Waterloo Road, the Shaw Campus on adjacent Renfrew Road and the Baptist University Road Campus. Located in the heart of Kowloon, these three campuses are only a few minutes’ walk from Kowloon-Canton Railway and two Mass Transit Railway stations, and are well serviced by public buses from virtually every point in Hong Kong. Together they provide an attractive, student-focused, urban university environment. HKBU has approximately 7,000 students and the average class size is 35. For study at HKBU, students have the chance to obtain funding through the ‘Scholarships for Excellence’ scheme (see the website for more information).

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading comprehensive research university.  The eight Faculties — Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science and Social Science, with the Graduate School, offer over 330 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.  Currently, it has approximately 20,000 students undertaking undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes, including 10,000 undergraduates and the same number of postgraduates.  The Department of Geography and Resource Management has 355 undergraduates and 30 MPhil and PhD students.

Geography students only

HIGH DEMAND
Victoria University of Wellington (VUW) is located in the centre of New Zealand’s capital city and has a student population of around 20,000. International students make up about 15% of the student community and come from over 80 different countries. Three strategically located sites and a number of unique relationships within the government, business and arts communities, ensure that Victoria University is an integral part of the city. The main university campuses, university accommodation and the city are all within easy walking distance of each other.

Earth Sciences and Criminology applicants only.

The University of Western Australia is a NEW link for students studying abroad in 2011/12!

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is the oldest university in the state of Western Australia and the only university in the state to be a member of the prestigious Group of Eight as well as the Sandstone universities. The 65-hectare Crawley campus is adjacent to the beautiful Swan River in the heart of Perth’s leafy inner-city. The campus borders lively and appealing neighbourhoods as well as Kings Park Botanic Garden.
Perth is cosmopolitan, friendly and laid-back with a Mediterranean climate. It has a modern, well-designed city centre and a culturally diverse population. Perth prides itself on having neither the pretensions nor the pace of the eastern Australian cities. Over 80 kilometres of white sandy beaches make Perth’s coast ideal for swimming and surfing.

HIGH DEMAND
The University of Sydney, founded in 1850, is Australia’s first university and has an international reputation for outstanding teaching, as a centre of research excellence and as an active and engaged community leader. Many student organisations, such as the debating club and drama society, have long traditions of enriching student life and providing a springboard for future careers. High profile Australians such as Prime Minister John Howard, Justice Michael Kirby and radio presenter Adam Spencer have been University of Sydney debaters. There are approximately 45,000 students at the University of Sydney, including 8,000 international students. The University is well known as the home of historic sandstone buildings, complete with gargoyles and cloisters, lawns and courtyards. It also has lecture theatres with state-of-the-art audiovisual facilities and labs with all the latest technology, farms and clinics. There are seven different teaching campuses spread throughout the Sydney area.

HIGH DEMAND
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions. It is the largest and oldest university in Queensland and has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry. The University is a founding member of the national Group of Eight, an alliance of research-strong “sandstone” universities committed to ensuring that Australia has higher education institutions that are genuinely world class. The University has more than 38,000 students, including over 6,000 international students. The University combines world-class teaching with the vitality of a modern campus.

High academic standards, superb recreational facilities, natural surroundings, award-winning buildings and readily available access to the latest technology are just some of the reasons why students choose to study at the University of Newcastle. The University of Newcastle is a dynamic, research-intensive university ranked in Australia’s top 10, and in the world top 100. The University has an international reputation for expertise in innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The University has a student population of around 27,000, including some 6,000 international students from more than 80 countries studying both on and off-shore in Business, Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, Science, Teaching and Technology. 

Newcastle was also voted number 9 in Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities for 2011!

HIGH DEMAND
The University of New South Wales is one of Australia’s leading research universities and is home to a number of internationally recognised research developments in the fields of quantum computing, photovoltaics, HIV/Aids research, interactive cinema and polymer chemistry. UNSW’s expertise is regularly sought after by business and government for the wide range of consultancy and training services offered. UNSW has the number one rated Business School in Australia. Located in Sydney, UNSW is situated near the business hub of Australia’s largest city, providing easy access to a wide range of academic, cultural and social activities, and less than 5 kilometres from some of the most famous beaches in the world. UNSW has a total enrolment of over 40,000 students and 6,000 staff. The main campus is located on 38 hectares at Kensington, an inner south-eastern suburb of Sydney about 20 minutes’ drive from both the central business district and the airport.

Auckland is a brand new exchange for 2012/13!  The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, and is also the country’s largest with over 40,000 students.  It has a comprehensive range of courses with teaching and research conducted over eight faculties and two large-scale research institutes.  The city campus covers 16 hectares and houses the majority of faculties. 

Although Auckland is a new exchange, we anticipate it will be high demand.

With 16,000 students, including more than 2,000 students from 70 countries, the University of Adelaide has produced two Nobel Prize-winning graduates and many Rhodes Scholars. The University is small enough to provide personal interaction with teaching staff, yet large enough to offer a broad range of courses and outstanding opportunities for research. Its research is at the leading edge of knowledge and the University of Adelaide consistently ranks high among the top universities in the Asia-Pacific region in winning research funds.

An innovative and forward-looking university, Adelaide has major strengths in wine and food, biological sciences, physical sciences, information technology and telecommunications, environmental sciences and social sciences.

HIGH DEMAND
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is one of Australia’s largest universities with 40,000 students including 6,000 from overseas. QUT is the largest provider of bachelor degree graduates into full-time employment in Australia each year and its graduate employment rate is well above the national average for Australian universities. QUT offers a very practical and hands-on range of courses and allows entry to many of the subject areas that are restricted at most other partner universities, such as Communications, Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Fine Art, Product Design and Theatre. QUT is particularly recommended for Business students, boasting one of the largest business faculties in Australia.

Some places reserved for Law and Product Design. Visual and Performing Arts applications particularly welcome.

Monash University is Australia’s largest university with more than 53,000 students from over 100 countries. As one of Australia’s leading Group of Eight universities, Monash is recognised for its excellence in research, scholarship and teaching. Monash is known amongst its students and graduates for providing a good mix of study and social life and a vibrant place of learning, which is enriched by a dynamic and diverse group of students. Monash Abroad offers a comprehensive support network to assist with integration issues, enabling students to settle-in and focus on academic and social opportunities.

Griffith University has five campuses that span three cities across Australia’s fastest growing corridor from Brisbane to the Gold Coast. Southbank campus is located in the Brisbane central business district and is home to the College of Art and the Conservatorium of Music. Nathan campus is about ten minutes out of the city and has a comprehensive range of programs. Mt Gravatt campus is “across the road” from Nathan (there are intercampus buses), 10 kilometres south of central Brisbane in the scenic bushland setting of Toohey Forest. It offers Education, Leisure Studies, Psychology, Criminology & Criminal Justice and Vocational Training. Logan is a semi-rural campus about 30 minutes from Brisbane and also from the Gold Coast, offering IT, Business, Human Services (Social Work & Rehabilitation). Gold Coast campus (one hour south of Brisbane, on the border of New South Wales) has a comprehensive range of programs and is very close to the world famous Surfers Paradise beach. The University has over 37,000 students from more than 122 countries.

Priority for Criminology/Criminal Justice. Good for Performing and Visual Arts

The Australian National University (ANU) commands a magnificent position between lake and mountain in the centre of the nation’s capital, Canberra. ANU is one of the world’s foremost research universities and attracts leading academics and outstanding students from Australia and across the world. It has 13,500 students who benefit from a high ratio of academic staff to pupils. The University campus has over 200 buildings and occupies 145 hectares adjacent to the city centre of Canberra.

The University of Western Ontario, or “Western” as it is referred to, was founded in 1878 and is one of Canada’s oldest and best universities. Research is an integral part of its mission and external support for research projects totals nearly $140 million CAD per year. The University supports approximately 30,000 students and its campus is located on 155 hectares of land along the banks of the Thames River. Western is particularly strong in Social Sciences, Biology, Chemistry and Engineering.

The University of Waterloo is situated in the heart of the town of Waterloo. UW has long been recognized as the most innovative University in Canada. They are the national leader in the transfer of ideas and technology to the private sector. More Canadian high-tech and knowledge-based spin-off companies trace their roots to the University of Waterloo than to any other school.

Engineering, Maths & Geography students only

The University of Victoria is situated in the town of Victoria on beautiful Vancouver Island just off the west coast of Canada and would particularly suit students who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle as there are many parks, trails, ski resorts and water sport activities close by. The University of Victoria ranks consitently among the top comprehensive universities in Canada. It provides innovative programmes and real-life learning experience in a diverse and welcoming West Coat environment. The University is widely recognised for its innovative and responsive approach and interdisciplinary and international initiatives.

HIGH DEMAND
The University of Toronto is one of Canada’s most respected and well-ranked institutions with an excellent choice of courses and a high academic standard. Students considering Toronto should be independent-minded. Along with the diversity of a world-class university, UofT also offers the intimate scale of small college life. The University is composed of 10 colleges, each with a distinctive feel and sense of community. The main campus, St George campus, sits nestled in a park-like setting in downtown Toronto. Two other main campuses of Mississauga and Scarborough are located about 30km west and east of downtown, respectively.

Not suitable for Business, Fine Art, Performance or Law

Founded in 1966, the University of Calgary prides itself as one of the top research-intensive universities in Canada. It has 30,000 students including over 1,900 international students. The University has a beautifully landscaped 213-hectare campus in northwest Calgary. Aside from academic study, the University strongly values the recreational aspects of university life, encouraging students to get involved wherever possible. Sport is a large part of campus life, whether students participate or just support the University’s own Dino’s sports teams.

The University of Alberta is well known for its commitment to innovation and research which have given it a good reputation in the fields of engineering and technology. With 35,000 students the University is of comparative size to Leeds, with a campus life that is friendly and inclusive and a range of social activities to encourage student interaction. Students enjoy an exceptional quality of life on a friendly campus in the midst of a city that values research and technology as well as its beautiful river-valley parkland.

Unfortunately this exchange is only open to French degree students in 2013/14: we are unable to accept any applications from students from other departments.

Ideal for the student wishing to totally immerse themselves in the French language, the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières is located halfway between Montréal and Québec. One of the university’s most attractive features is its relaxed, informal atmosphere in which students and professors work together closely in teaching and research activities.

The university offers its 11,000 students a quiet, pleasant environment including a large campus with plenty of green open spaces. It also assures them a first-rate education through the dedication and specialized skills of the professors and the availability of advanced techniques. At UQTR, learning and research involve the same hard work as anywhere else - but under far more pleasant conditions.

French language required

The Université de Québec à Montréal is the biggest university in Canada with 78,000 students spread across 10 separate campuses, of which Leeds has links with two - the Universite de Quebec a Montreal and the Universite de Quebec a Trois Rivieres. The Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is a French speaking university with an international feel, due to its location in downtown Montréal. The quality of its programmes, its research centred around social and cultural changes, and its creative innovations have contributed to its good standing.

French Language is required

Unfortunately this exchange is only open to French degree students in 2013/14: we are unable to accept any applications from students from other departments.

The Université de Montréal is the largest French-language higher education establishment on an English speaking continent, ranked second among Canadian universities and is a unique link between two worlds - European and American. The University has nearly 50,000 students, making it the one of the biggest in North America. Its main campus is located on the side of Mount Royal, Montreal’s most recognised symbol, in the heart of Montreal. It is close to Mount Royal park, a 200-acre oasis of peace and greenery, and a hub of recreational activities in the middle of the modern metropolis. As well as an International Office, the UdeM also has the Anglophone Student Support Program whose purpose is to help students with any difficulties regarding studying in French and integration.

French Language is required

HIGH DEMAND
Simon Fraser University opened in 1965 and in less than 40 years has gained an international reputation for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as for its innovative interdisciplinary and professional programs. It has been rated as Canada’s best comprehensive university five times. The University is a half hour drive from downtown Vancouver and its scenic campus is nestled in the foothills of the Rockies.

Not suitable for Fine Art, English, Business, PACI

Queen’s University was founded in 1841 and is one of Canada’s oldest universities. It is a lively institution with high academic standards and an attractive campus. Queen’s has around 16,500 students and is one of the best state schools in Canada. It is a friendly and compact university. Queen’s is known for its high quality and incomparable 24-hour learning environment.

McMaster University was founded in 1887. The University has six faculties: Engineering, Business, Science, Health Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. The University is based in Hamilton in the province of Ontario, about 322 miles from Canada’s capital, Ottawa. The campus is situated in the west end of the city on approximately 300 acres of natural parkland. The campus atmosphere is friendly, casual and cosmopolitan, with many support facilities and groups assisting students with their day-to-day needs and concerns. The University is home to students from over 70 different countries.

HIGH DEMAND
McGill University‘s central campus is based in the heart of downtown Montreal, nestled at the foot of Mount Royal Park, and consists of 70 buildings spread across 32 hectares of land. McGill is one of, if not the best University in Canada, and is currently ranked 12th on the list of worldwide universities. It is an exciting place to study, with a rich history and a wealth of diversity. It is a popular choice for exchange students worldwide due to its first class reputation.

Traditional areas of strength for Carleton University include Business, Geography, History, Journalism and Media, Political Science and International Affairs and Sociology. Carleton’s pleasant campus covers 62 hectares and is bordered by the Rideau River and Canal on two sides. It is a ten minute bus journey from the city centre and the airport, and about five minutes away from the Greyhound bus station. The residences are on campus. All the campus buildings, including the sports hall, library, nightclub and bar are joined by tunnels, keeping everyone warm despite the minus temperatures outside.

The University of Guadalajara was founded in 1972 and is the second largest university in Mexico. The modern university has six separate campuses in the Guadalajara area, each specialising in a different area of study – Social Sciences & Humanities, Art, Architecture and Design, Economic-Management Sciences, Biological & Agricultural Sciences, Exact Sciences & Engineering and Health Sciences. In all, it caters to the needs of around 185,000 students.

Spanish language required

Unfortunately this exchange is only open to Spanish degree students in 2013/14: we are unable to accept any applications from students from other departments.

The Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLA) enjoys a prestigious international reputation in different areas of knowledge such as the sciences, engineering, the performing and visual arts, the humanities, business and economics. Its campus has 38 buildings on over 70 hectares. On a clear day it is possible to make out four of the highest volcanoes in Mexico on the horizon. UDLA tends to look towards the states in many respects and the University’s culture reflects this. UDLA likes to think of itself as both a university and a city, a UniverCIty, and promotes a life on campus that helps students learn a life ethic.

Spanish language required

Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA) is one of the largest private universities in Argentina, with branches in several cities. Its main seat is in Buenos Aires, and there are also faculties in Paraná, Rosario and Mendoza. Since its foundation in 1958, UCA has been a pioneer in many fields and has attracted leading scholars in each academic discipline to its faculty. UCA also created the country’s first business administration department. The University offers courses and degrees in: Economics, Business, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, Philosophy, History, Music, Education and Theology. The central campus is accessible by bus and metro. It is a short walk from the city’s historical and financial districts, yet offers quiet surroundings.

Spanish language required

Unfortunately this exchange is only open to Spanish degree students in 2013/14: we are unable to accept any applications from students from other departments.

The Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile (PUC Chile) was founded in 1888. It is one of Chile’s oldest universities and one of the most prestigious institutions in Latin America. It has 18 schools on four different campuses in Santiago and one regional campus located in Southern Chile (Sede Villarrica). At present, PUC has 20,000 enrolled students in its campuses. The University’s leadership in research and graduate programmes has had considerable influence on the country’s cultural and scientific development.

Spanish language required

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a major research university and is nationally and internationally renowned for its academic excellence and resources. UW-Madison was founded in 1848 and has over 29,000 undergraduate students. The main campus includes four National Historic Landmarks and spans 933 acres along the shore of Lake Mendota.

The University of South Carolina (USC) has 40,000 students and more than 350 degree programs. Chartered in 1801 as South Carolina College, the University still remains on its original site in Columbia, the state capital. The campus has grown from its origins of one building on the historic Horseshoe to 156 facilities on 351 acres. USC Columbia offers more than 350 undergraduate and graduate courses of study. Programmes range from Liberal Arts and Sciences to Business, Law, Medicine, and other professional studies, many of which have been widely recognised for their academic excellence. The University is particularly strong in Business and International Business Management, Journalism and Engineering.

The University of North Texas (UNT) is located in Denton. The University was founded in 1890 and now teaches over 34,000 students. North Texas confers degrees from ten colleges and schools including the College of Music, which is the largest music school in the nation. The College of Music is known for its competitive standards and rigorous coursework. It includes recognised programmes in composition, theory, history, performance, jazz, and education. Additionally, the college hosts an extensive collection of early music period instruments and is supported by the third largest music library in the US, with thousands of scores, periodicals, books, and recordings.
Music students only

The University of New Mexico is the largest institution for higher education in the state of New Mexico which borders Arizona and Texas. Albuquerque has a unique blend of styles, people, pursuits and panoramas and is recognised as one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country as well as a centre for arts and culture. It is one of the most visited cities in the USA due to its natural beauty and culture.
The University offers 93 bachelor’s degree programs in a broad range of departments.  Strengths include art and design
The campus encompasses over 600 acres along Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a city of more than 700,000 people that enjoy over 300 days of sunshine a year. It is bordered by the majestic 10,000-foot high Sandia Mountains and magnificent mesas. UNM is in turn a culturally diverse institution and has over 26,000 students.

The University of Nebraska was founded in 1908 and is the second largest higher edication institution in Nebraska after The University of Nebraska at Lincoln. UNO is located in the heart of Nebraska’s largest city, with a cost of living nearly 15% below the national average, Omaha is consistently listed among the best places to live in the United States! Omaha is known for its friendly people, rich history, deep-rooted culture, affordable housing, and services. The city is also noted for its low crime rate, an above average standard of living, and great educational opportunities.
Architectural Engineering students only

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is located in Oxford in North Mississippi. With just 20,000 inhabitants, Oxford itself is only slightly larger than the University campus. Though small and mostly rural, Oxford and the surrounding towns offer a cosmopolitan blend of music, literature and the arts with a relaxed lifestyle. Oxford has safe and scenic surroundings and mild climate. Those interested in the work of William Faulkner are able to visit his historic home.

The nearest city is Memphis, Tennessee, which is just over an hour’s drive from the University campus. UM’s Study Abroad Office organises excursions to Memphis, Nashville and Atlanta. Ole Miss offers an abundance of sporting opportunities and has a famous football team which energises campus life.

Ole Miss has a Centre for the Study of Southern Culture which offers modules which should be of interest to students in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst is the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts and sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts. It is a national research university recognised for superb faculty, outstanding teaching and top-notch students who come from across the state and around the world.

The University of Kansas, often known as KU, was founded in 1865. The University has over 30,000 students across three campuses. Considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, KU’s main campus occupies 1,000 acres on and around Mount Oread in Lawrence, among the forested hills of eastern Kansas. Architectural engineering dates back to 1913 at KU, and the undergraduate programme has been ABET accredited since accreditation began.

Priority for Architectural Engineering but is now open to other subject areas
Not suitable for Art and Design students due to early deadline for this subject area.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious campus in the University of Illinois system. As a result, it is constantly present in the Top 10 public universities in the USA, with notable recognition in Engineering, Sports Science and Environmental Sciences. Furthermore, UIUC offers over 150 programmes of study. There are over 42,000 students at UIUC, of which approximately 12.5% are international students. The UIUC campus has 272 major buildings on nearly 1,500 acres.

     
HIGH DEMAND
The University of California‘s eight campuses (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Santa Cruz) offer a full range of Arts, Social Science and Physical Science, but the focus differs across the campuses. Los Angeles is the largest campus with 35,000 students and Riverside the smallest with only 9,000.  Competition for places is high and interested students should therefore express California as their first choice and realistically have at least a mid 2:1 average to be considered for a place.

Students are initially accepted for the University of California system, with a second application process determining which campus students study at. This process is managed by the University of California and the University of Leeds has no input in this process.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is one of the oldest engineering schools in the USA. There are currently 6,500 students enrolled at the institute from 48 different states and 67 countries around the globe. The distinguished faculty members work directly with students - doing research, solving problems, teaching, and interacting. The School of Engineering is the largest by enrolment and RPI has established six areas of research as institute priorities: Biotechnology, Energy Security, Information Technology, Nanotechnology, Microelectronics, and Modeling & Simulation. Over the last 175 years, Rensselaer alumni have been instrumental originators of technologies, products and events that have changed our world: the Apollo Project, email (including using the @ symbol), the first pocket calculator, baking powder, TV, the microprocessor, and the Brooklyn Bridge. RPI is located in Troy, New York State, 150 miles north of New York City. Its 275 acre landscaped campus sits upon a hill overlooking Troy and the Hudson River.
Engineering and LUBS students only

Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. The University was established in 1869 and was named after benefactor John Purdue. It has over 40,000 students and boasts an exciting list of alumni including the first and most recent of men to walk on the moon (Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan). It has 18 intercollegiate sports teams and more than 850 student organisations.

Environment Students Only

Unfortunately this exchange is on hold for the 2013/14 academic year: we are unable to accept ANY applications for this year

Old Dominion University is a brand new exchange for 2012/13.  Old Dominion is situated in Norfolk, Virginia, and has almost 25,000 students.  It derives its name from one of Virginia’s state nicknames, “The Old Dominion,” given to the state by King Charles II of England for remaining loyal to the crown during the English Civil War.  ODU has around 250 student organisations, and offers a very wide range of degree programmes.

HIGH DEMAND
With more than 31,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, North Carolina State University is a comprehensive university known for its leadership in education and research, and globally recognised for its science, technology, engineering and mathematics leadership. This well-equipped, campus-based university is located about ten minutes from the centre of Raleigh. Thirty-three percent of all students live on campus in one of twenty different residence halls. Most residence halls provide academic and social events as well as host programs that acclimate incoming students to the college experience. Each residence hall has an elected council to provide for local event programming and an outlet for student concerns.

Juniata College is home to only 1,400 students and is ranked inside the USA’s top 100 colleges. It is situated on a 110 acre campus in the town of Huntingdon, and has an excellent reputation for giving students a highly personalised education due to the close relationship between students and faculty. Juniata is popular with Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences and Environment Studies as it boasts excellent laboratories as well as an environmental research field station that covers a 365 acre reserve of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Uniquely, exchange students attending this institution have the opportunity to ‘graduate’ from Juniata with a US degree following their year there as well as gaining a degree from Leeds. This would be particularly valuable for students wanting to apply for a Master degree in the US after finishing their studies in Leeds.

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is best known for its programs in Engineering, Computing and the Sciences. It is one of the leading research universities in the United States and has approximately 17,000 students. The campus occupies 450 acres in the heart of Atlanta.
Science and Engineering students only

HIGH DEMAND
The George Washington University (GW) community is composed of students, faculty, researchers, and staff from every U.S. state and over 130 countries. The University is relatively small and is set in a fantastic location, just four blocks from the White House in Washington D.C. It has a student population of 19,000 of which about 2,000 are international students. This exchange has been set up with the school of Media at Public Affairs at GWU, which offers a focused set of Political and Journalistic courses. It is particularly suitable for students interested in Political Communications.
Priority for Communications and Political Studies students

HIGH DEMAND
Drexel University in Philadelphia was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist. As Philadelphia’s technological university and a leader in curricular innovation, Drexel has a history of integrating the latest technological advances into the learning process. It was, for example, the first major university to operate a fully wireless campus. Drexel University has almost 13,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.
Architectural Engineering and LUBS students only

Colorado School of Mines is a research university devoted to engineering and applied science. It has the highest admissions standards of any university in Colorado and among the highest of any university in the U.S. The School operates one of the country’s most prestigious geology museums. The museum displays rock and mineral specimens collected from Colorado’s numerous mining districts and around the world. CSM is one of very few institutions in the world that has a broad expertise in resource exploration, extraction, production and utilisation. As such, CSM occupies a unique position among the world’s institutions of higher education.

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Arizona State University (ASU) was founded in 1885. With 58,000 students, it is the fourth largest university in the U.S. and also one of the top-ranked public research universities in the U.S. Most exchange students take courses on the Tempe campus, but there are also three additional campuses around Phoenix. ASU is well known for strong programs in Business, Journalism, Engineering, Architecture, Biology, and more than a hundred other subject areas, from African American studies to Studio Art.