As a student at the University of Leeds, you will engage with a broad education which challenges, compliments and reinforces your studies at Sarah Lawrence. Leeds is a large, affordable and multicultural city, surrounded by easily accessible countryside. It is just two hours by train from London and three hours from Edinburgh.
At the University of Leeds you can explore new areas or delve deeper into the subjects you’ve started studying at SLC. Leeds offers a wide range of courses, called modules, which offer students subjects from almost every possible field of study.
Please take a look at the Leeds module catalog and search by "incoming study abroad." You may also search by area of discipline. Together with Prema Samuel from the Office of Global Education (and if necessary appropriate faculty/advisors such as our pre-med advisor) you’ll determine the areas of study that will best complement your studies at SLC. Please note that you must select courses that fall within disciplines taught at Sarah Lawrence. For example, business or engineering courses are not taught at Sarah Lawrence and therefore will not be approved for credit.
Academic Credits
All students will be full-time students and enroll in 60 Leeds University credits (which equals 15 Sarah Lawrence credits) each semester. All students enroll in modules (courses) that carry different credit values. Your total module credits must equal 60 credits a semester. If you enroll in less than 60 credits, you will not be able to earn 15 Sarah Lawrence credits. All courses must also be completed successfully with a minimum passing grade equivalent to a (C). The courses in Leeds will be listed on the Sarah Lawrence transcript as Sarah Lawrence coursework.
Living in Leeds
Campus & Surrounding Areas
The university has an expansive campus in the beautiful countryside, while being surrounded by a vibrant city. Leeds is the fastest growing city in England, as well as the third largest. It exists within the historic Yorkshire County in Northern England, the largest county in the United Kingdom.
Students at the University of Leeds get the security of program-sponsored housing, but also have a chance to experience the independence of city life, including theatre and cinema; museums and galleries; live music; an abundance of restaurants, bars, and clubs; shops; professional sports; walking, climbing, and cycling routes; and Yorkshire county’s unique collection of historic architecture. Parish churches, abbeys, Cathedrals, castles, and 18th-century houses show examples of Medieval architecture, both religious and secular.
University Housing
There are several housing options at the University of Leeds. You can find information on housing here: Accommodation | University of Leeds
Extracurriculars
Exchange students are fully integrated into the Leeds social life. Leeds University Union (LUU) is one of the largest student unions in the United Kingdom. The Union is home to over 300 activities, clubs, and societies and runs a program of “give-it-a-go” sessions throughout the term. Clubs cover a wide array of interests including, football, wine tasting, and even Quidditch (for you Harry Potter fans).
The Sarah Lawrence in Leeds program is open to juniors and seniors in good standing. For more information please make an appointment with the Office of Global Education at Calendly - SLC Global Education.
Applications & Deadlines
Students may apply for the fall, full year, or spring semester.
- Fall Applicants: February 15th
- Spring Applicants: October 15th
Tuition & Fees
Students are charged the cost of Sarah Lawrence tuition each semester.
Students are required to live in University of Leeds housing and the prices vary according to selection. Students will be prompted to make housing selections once they have been accepted.
Financial Aid
Sarah Lawrence College students who normally receive financial aid will be able to apply all their financial aid towards the cost of their education at Leeds.