Institute for Transport Studies
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More than £14 million in scholarships is available for international students commencing their studies in September 2026.
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Centre for Transport in Cities
Transport experts from Leeds are collaborating on West Yorkshire's £2.5bn Mass Transit scheme.
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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.
‘In Engineering, 97% of the research outputs submitted were assessed as “world-leading”, Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021’
The Institute for Transport Studies is the UK’s largest centre for transport teaching and research and is ranked #3 in Europe and #2 in the UK.
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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We provide businesses with access to our talented students through a free end-to-end, managed recruitment service.
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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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