Leeds Beckett University joins forces with the i2i International Soccer Academy

This exciting partnership provides talented soccer players the opportunity to study an undergraduate degree in England, while focusing on their soccer development.

In addition to receiving a first-class education with Leeds Beckett University (LBU), students on the programme will also receive support on the field through i2i’s pro-level Soccer Development Programme.

The programme enables students to train five days a week in a professional environment, with the scheduling of lectures, seminars and training sessions harmonised to ensure students get the best opportunity to learn and work on their soccer development.

Students will be supported by experts at Leeds Beckett and experienced coaches from i2i, who have played and coached at English Premier League clubs.

Joe Rossiter, Acting Director of International Recruitment and Partnerships at Leeds Beckett University, said:

“This is a really exciting partnership for Leeds Beckett University and provides a great opportunity for LBU to utilise our strong reputation for sport and enhance our profile overseas. Providing international students the opportunity to obtain a UK qualification, while simultaneously developing their level of football, is something we are really looking forward to.”

In a statement, Matthew Gore, Chief Executive Officer at i2i, said:

“We are delighted and honoured to be an official partner of Leeds Beckett University, it has a great reputation for Sporting and Academic excellence. The coming together of LBU and i2i creates incredible opportunities for International Student Soccer Athletes.

Corey Roper, Head of Recruitment at i2i, said:

“We are excited to begin the recruitment for the new i2i International Soccer Academy at Leeds Beckett University. The opportunity to gain an internationally recognised undergraduate degree while training like a professional soccer player is one not to be missed. When prospective student athletes see the amazing facilities, the on-site accommodation and all the fantastic offerings available within the programme; they will be blown away.