Opportunities

Make the very most of your time at Leeds by getting involved and exploring new and exciting opportunities.

There's a wealth of programmes, schemes and options available to suit you and your life wherever you want to go. Find the people who can help you start your journey.

Your future

The University's simple 'Your future' framework will help you make the most of your time here, find out about careers, develop personally, and make decisions about your next steps.

Undergraduate research opportunies

The University has a comprehensive range of Undergraduate Research opportunities which will enable you to develop your research skills in a range of contexts to match your interests and ambitions.

My career vacancies

You can use My Career to search for thousands of internships, placements and graduate vacancies along with hundreds of employer events and workshops. Use it to book appointments for CV checks, mock interviews and other careers support.

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to give something back to your community and make a difference to the people around you. It’s hugely rewarding and gives you many skills and experiences not only for life but also to evidence on your CV for a future career.

Opportunity videos

Learn more about the range of opportunities available to students at the University of Leeds with these videos.

Global community

Get to know people from over 150 different countries as part of our global community. Why not find an opportunity to learn a language, become an ambassador, take part in groups, festivals, trips or find an exchange partner?

Placement Year

A 12 month placement as part of your course gives you the opportunity to develop your employability, acquire new skills and gain invaluable experience.

Mentoring

Would you like to benefit from the expertise of a Leeds mentor? We have a range of careers and Faculty specific mentoring programmes. Mentoring is widely recognised as an effective tool for enhancing graduate career prospects.

LeedsforLife

LeedsforLife is the University’s commitment to helping you make the most of your time at Leeds. We will empower you to prepare for your future, enabling you to be successful in a way that is meaningful to you.

Leeds University Union

LUU is there to inspire you to succeed, support you to access enriching experiences and activities and to empower you to make a change. Their priority is to promote happiness and wellbeing and help you love your time at Leeds.

Leeds RAG

Gain exciting new experiences, make new friends and raise money for local, national and international charitable causes. As well as fundraising, there are organisational and leadership opportunities.

Learn a language

You could learn a language as part of your degree through our Languages for All programme. You can also access support and resources to study independently at the Language Zone.

SPARK

Want to develop your entrepreneurial skills? Spark is the business start up service supporting you through your entrepreneurial journey from initial ideas to start up, growth and beyond.

Careers

The Careers Service is here to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. Providing you with expert information, advice and guidance as well as employer events, fairs and vacancies.

Students into schools

The students into schools programme operates across Leeds and West Yorkshire to help raise the attainment and aspirations of young people, and to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills in an educational setting.

Languages for All

Learn a language as part of your degree through our Languages for All programme. Access support and resources at the Language Zone.

The Turing Scheme

The Turing Scheme provides funding for you to take part in life-changing experiences to study or work abroad. 

Leadership programmes

The University is developing a comprehensive range of co-curricular opportunities which will enable you to develop your leadership skills in a range of contexts to match your interests and ambitions.

Funding opportunities

We’ve got a whole range of ways to fund opportunities at the University of Leeds. Read on to find out more.

Leeds KAIST International Leadership Programme

Learn more about this fully-funded international leadership programme, enabling you to develop your leadership skills by tackling issues facing governments and societies worldwide in collaboration with students from around the world.  

Leeds Network information

The Leeds Network is unavailable in the 2021/22 academic year, whilst we work on getting a new and improved platform, with better functionality, up and running.

Mentoring

Would you like to benefit from the expertise of a career mentor? Mentoring is an effective tool for supporting development and enhancing graduate career prospects. 

Opportunity videos

Learn more about the range of opportunities available to students at the University of Leeds with these videos. 

Student Ideas Fund

Do you have an idea that could help improve the University and the experience of other students? An idea that can strengthen ties with or improve your local community in Leeds? Apply for support and funding from the Student Ideas Fund to help turn it into reality.   

Students into schools

The Students into Schools programme provides students with work experience in local schools. Applications open 14th May – Apply here!  

Tuition fees for study abroad and work placements

Your tuition fees will be substantially reduced for your study abroad and work placement year.

University Buddy Scheme

The University Buddy Scheme offers friendship and peer support to help you feel at home and part of our community, as well as enjoying getting involved in student life.

Volunteering

Volunteering is a truly rewarding experience and a great use of your free time at university.