About us

Come to Leeds and change the world for the better

In a world of complexity and constant change, we recognise the opportunities to make a positive difference.

For people. For business. For society

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Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

90% of the Business School’s submitted research to be either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ overall

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Our history

The Business School has a rich history dating back to 1874.

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Our mission and values
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Triple Accredited

About us

Leeds University Business School is a faculty of the University of Leeds, one of the leading higher education institutions in the UK. In a world of complexity and constant change, whether technological, environmental or economic, we encourage students and businesses to recognise the opportunities to make a positive difference. We believe in the power of business education, research and innovation to change the world for the better.

We are ranked in the top 100 universities in the world (QS rankings 2025) and are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities. We deliver undergraduate, Masters, MBA, PhD, executive and professional education and online study, for over 5,000 students from around 100 countries. We are one of a small number of business schools worldwide to be triple-accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.

Accreditations

We are triple accredited and hold numerous major accreditations from leading international bodies, in recognition of our research and teaching excellence.