Institute for Transport Studies

Northern universities to tackle transport emissions

Leeds scientists are leading a research network of northern universities to find new ways to rapidly decarbonise UK transport.

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12th in the world

Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019

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Careers and employability
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Railway Operations, Management and Policy MSc

Our course will give you the expertise to develop and evaluate a variety of solutions to problems facing the railway industry

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Institute for Transport Studies

The Institute for Transport Studies is one of the UK's leading departments for transport teaching and research. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research feeds directly into our teaching, which means you’ll learn about the latest developments in your field from world-leading researchers.

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Undergraduate degrees

Our flexible degrees taught with the School of Geography and School of Civil Engineering will broaden your mind, and your career options.

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Masters courses

You’ll experience research-led teaching with opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-world transport challenges.

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Research degrees

Working alongside passionate and inspiring industry experts, you’ll conduct research that could change the face of transport.

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Short courses

Upgrade the skills of your workforce or push yourself to learn something new with our industry accredited short courses.

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Research and innovation

We are a leading transport research centre worldwide. We deliver internationally excellent research outputs, which impact upon transport policy and practice, and contribute to the wider economy and society. Our research mission is to support the development of intelligent mobility systems that are connected, inclusive, productive and resilient.

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Funding agreed for cutting-edge experimental rail facility

The Government has today confirmed funding to create one of the most advanced…

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Leading the way towards greener city transport choices

Research led by the Institute for Transport Studies, has been included as a…

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Immersive technologies become the new reality at Leeds

Virtual reality (VR) is becoming the new normal at the University of Leeds,…

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WCTRS Conference 2019

Last month thirteen delegates from the Institute of Transport Studies…

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September Open Day 2018

Undergraduate open day

Saturday 7 September 2019, 09:00 - 15:30

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October open day 2018

Undergraduate open day

Saturday 5 October 2019, 09:30 - 15:00

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Recruit our students

We provide businesses with access to our talented students through a free end-to-end, managed recruitment service.

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Equality and inclusion

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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