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University of Leeds International Summer School (LISS) - Tuition Free!

Leeds, United Kingdom

Information

Area of Study: 
Art History, Art Studio, Athletic Training, Biology, Business Administration, Chinese, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Engineering (General), English, European Studies, Film, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages and Literature (General/Other), History, International Studies, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Education, Psychology, Social Sciences
Program Type: 
Exchange
Language of Instruction: 
English
GPA: 
2.75
Language Prerequisite: 
No previous language experience required (classes offered in English)
Advisor Name: 
Leanne Olona
Advisor Email: 
studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

Travel, study and get social with LISS and make summer 2023 count.

Study at the University of Leeds, a world top 100 university, and immerse yourself in British culture by joining our exciting short programme for 2 or 4 weeks in July. Earn credit and choose from over 20 academic modules (courses) across a wide range of subject areas. LISS includes world-class tuition, university accommodation, breakfast and lunch (weekdays) and premium gym membership. Academic field trips, cultural excursions and social activities are also included for you to experience the very best of what Leeds has to offer. Find out more at leeds.ac.uk/summer.

Join a virtual info session! https://www.leeds.ac.uk/summerevents

"These sessions are an opportunity to learn all about LISS, our world top 100 University and the vibrant city of Leeds. You’ll have the chance to ask questions and chat with the LISS team as well as our wonderful LISS alumni."

VIDEO LEEDS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL

Exchange students have tuition waived. Leeds charges a discounted fee for UNM Exchange students. Travel and other personal costs are not covered.

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Academics

What’s included?

Academic modules

You will choose two modules from a diverse range of subject areas, and earn up to 20 University of Leeds credits (equivalent to six US credits or 10 ECTS). Students can choose from academic subject areas including Arts & Humanities, Business, Communication, Computing, Design, Engineering, Politics & International Studies, Sciences and Social Sciences

Field trips

Through experiential learning and field trips, you will spend lots of time outside of the classroom. You will enjoy hands-on learning that will give you insights into British culture, history and society. Each module includes at least one field trip to support what you have learned in the classroom. Destinations include Castle Howard in York, the Brontë Parsonage in Haworth and the cities of Manchester and Liverpool. Download our excursions, trips and socials guide.

Cultural excursions and social events

The summer school has a busy social programme to help you make the most of your time in Leeds as well as further afield. All of the social activities listed below are included in the programme fee:

  • orientation activities and socials
  • one full-day excursion per week
  • a half-day excursion, for example to Harewood House
  • a farewell social

There are social assistants who will live in the accommodation with you during the summer school. The social assistants will organise low-cost or free evening and weekend social activities. They will also provide support, knowledge of the local area and a friendly face throughout the programme.