School of Chemistry
International scholarships
More than £14 million in scholarships is available for international students commencing their studies in September 2026.
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Postgraduate Virtual Open Day
Watch our online talks to learn more about investing in your future with postgraduate study at Leeds.
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Research and innovation
Our world-leading research cuts across the fields of inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. The themes of our research groups are all at the disciplinary interfaces of chemistry, with: physics, geology and biology, physics and mathematics, biology and medicine, materials science, medicine and chemical engineering.
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Join us for the upcoming Chem4Energy 2025 Conference on 23 - 26 March 2026.
Monday 23 March 2026
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We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.
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We have a dedicated Employability Team that provide businesses with access to our talented students through a range of services.
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We work with organisations of all sizes across a wide range of industries to come up with solutions to your needs.
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The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.
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