How to Apply

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Applying to more than one institution?

For full-time courses, if you have applied or intend to apply to any other higher education institution as well as University Centre Leeds, you'll need to apply through UCAS.

Browse our courses, check the entry requirements and make a note of the UCAS code.

Visit the UCAS how to apply pages for step-by-step guide on this.

You will need to know: 

  • University Centre Leeds’ UCAS institution codeL21
  • The UCAS course code for your course – you can find this on the course’s page on our website, or in our Prospectus. 

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Everyone applying between September and the UCAS deadline on 31 January will have equal consideration, regardless of when they apply. We also consider applications throughout the year, as long as there are still places available on that course. 

Once submitted, our Admissions Office will process your application. Once the application has been carefully considered, you’ll find out if you have received an offer through the UCAS Hub.

On your UCAS application you'll need to enter the institution code for University Centre Leeds which is L21 and the course code for your chosen course which can be found on the course pages.

For details of how and when to apply via UCAS please click here.

Please note that UCAS charge an application fee of £28.50 for a 2025 application, unless you are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM).

Applying to University Centre Leeds only?

If you know you’ll be applying for a course at University Centre Leeds only, you can apply either using our Direct Application Form, or via UCAS 

If you have already made an application via UCAS, or intend to, you must apply via UCAS and not direct. 

You will find a link to apply directly on the corresponding course page for the course you are interested in on our website. This is only available for certain courses.

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  • The direct application links on the course pages are unique to each course.
  • There is no fee for applying direct to us.

  1. Register for an Account: Click the link below and use the "Create a New User" facility to register for an application account. An email will be sent to the address you provide, with a verification link.
  2. Verify Your Email: Click the verification link in the email to confirm your account.
  3. Complete Your Application: Once your account is created, you can start your application. You can save your progress and return to it later if needed. Your username will be the email address you used to register.

To access your account again and complete your application, use the second link provided in your verification email.

Postgraduate and Part Time Undergraduate Applications

If you intend to apply for a postgraduate or part time undergraduate course at University Centre Leeds, you should always apply via our online direct application form.

You will find the direct application link on the the course page you are interested in.

Students requiring a Student Visa

Please see our Visa and Immigration page for further information. 

Apprenticeships

If you are interested in studying an apprenticeship, please contact the Apprenticeship Team by email at [email protected]

Still have questions?

If you need any help with your application, or have any questions about the process, please get in contact with us and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Our friendly team is here to support you through the whole journey.

Online Information Sessions

University Centre Leeds holds online information sessions throughout the year to help students applying to Higher Education, and their parents and carers.

Get help from our team on topics including UCAS personal statements, advice for parent and carers, support for mature students, student finance and more.