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Join us from the USA and be part of a diverse student body from around the world.

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Join us from the US and become part of the Leeds Beckett sports community. Our Team Beckett program provides the opportunity for American student athletes to extend your sporting career beyond your senior year, while also earning an internationally-recognised degree from our university.

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Information on direct loans available for students from the USA.

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Find out about student life here at Leeds Beckett University, and what makes Leeds a great student city

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Did you know? Leeds Beckett are the #1 UK university for US football.

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Meet our USA team

Alex Ukkelberg

International Development Officer - USA

Alex Ukkelberg is our university contact based in the USA. Alex is a former student athlete who completed his Masters degree in the UK. If you want to find out more about your opportunities to study in the UK, you can send Alex an email.

Email Alex Ukkelberg

Aaron Taylor

International Development Officer - North America

You can contact Aaron Taylor who is our university contact for North America, based in the UK. If you want to find out more about Leeds Beckett University, you can send Aaron a quick email or talk to him in person when he next visits your country.

Email Aaron Taylor

Tom Kyle

International Development Manager - North America

Tom Kyle is the university's contact for North America and you can ask him any questions about applying for your course and studying at Leeds Beckett. Tom regularly attends overseas events so look out for him at the next university recruitment fair.

Email Tom Kyle