Building on successful pilot programmes involving over 400 students, the Leeds Global Industry Programme (GIP) ensures that each student will work in a small, diverse teams to tackle genuine industry challenges presented by UK or international organisations. These projects are delivered virtually, allowing students to collaborate across borders while solving real-world problems in areas such as business strategy, technology innovation, sustainability and social impact.​

Talking about the University of Leeds GIP, Greg Miller, Deputy Director of Student Opportunity, University of Leeds said, “This is a game-changing initiative for students preparing for global careers. We’ve designed this programme to offer every student—regardless of subject studied, background or prior experience—the opportunity to work on high-impact, real-world projects that strengthen their CV and professional direction.”

Focussing on the impact of the programme on Indian students, in particular, “Indian students bring strong analytical and collaborative skills—this programme enhances their employability and professional confidence before they graduate.” added Greg.

The programme is open to students from all subject areas and is designed to fit around their studies. Participants will receive a live company brief, conduct research and analysis, and develop solutions before presenting their findings in a professional consultancy report. The experience is supported by dedicated staff, culminating in a certificate and digital badge to strengthen students’ professional portfolios.

As per the finding from the pilot programme, the impact is clear – 91% of students report greater confidence in their ability to contribute to future employers, 87% say they have increased career clarity and awareness, 89% note development of key skills including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, and 91% gain practical, relevant work experience.

Industry partners also find the projects valuable and rated 93% of student final reports being of high and outstanding quality.

“Fantastic, the platform and framework surrounding the programme is absolutely awesome. There is a real feel for the client/consultant relationship here. It also allows students to appreciate working with professionals and understanding the nuances of the professional world.” said one of the employers.

This initiative complements the University of Leeds’ comprehensive employability and careers support, which includes internships and paid work, leadership programmes, start-up and enterprise guidance, mentoring, careers fairs and employer events throughout the year as well as becoming part of a global network of over 312,000 alumni across 197 countries.

With a strong Indian student community and a growing focus on global, virtual opportunities, the University of Leeds remains a top destination for ambitious students looking to build international careers.

Applications for 2025/26 are now open- https://www.leeds.ac.uk/international-applying/doc/international-how-to-apply

For more details about GIP, please visit:  
https://business.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/news/article/1267/championing-experiential-learning-with-expanded-global-industry-programme

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The University of Leeds, UK has announced the launch of the International Masters Regional Scholarships, offering a £6,000 fee reduction for Indian students enrolling in taught Master’s courses in 2025.

The scholarship aims to support talented individuals, helping to ease living costs and enable students to focus on their education. Offered as a fee waiver in the second semester, this scholarship marks yet another milestone in the University strengthening its ties with India.

Eligibility and Award criteria:

To be eligible for the scholarship students must be classified as a national from India (or another eligible country/region). Other conditions include:

• You must be self-funded or partially funded and classified as an international fee-paying student
• You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a 2025 Master’s degree.
• The Leeds MBA and online courses are not eligible for this scholarship
• The scholarship cannot be deferred to a future year of entry, but can be combined with any available University of Leeds or external funding as long as it doesn’t exceed 100% of your tuition fees.

Value of Award: £6,000 each

How to apply: Students do not need to apply for the scholarship. They will receive the scholarship automatically on meeting the award criteria.

Those who are eligible will be notified of their scholarship award via email. They are encouraged to confirm their interest through the link provided in the email.

All eligible students will receive the scholarship as a tuition fee discount in their second semester, which will be automatically applied if they are registered at the University on 30 January 2026.

For more details, please visit: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/masters-scholarships-bursaries/doc/international-masters-regional-scholarships?utm_source=online&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=regional_scholarships_2025&utm_content=india_press_release

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