The Leeds International Study Centre (LISC) is not a university but a private institution offering pathway programs for international students. It prepares students for undergraduate or postgraduate study at the University of Leeds, which is a public university.
LISC is owned and operated by Study Group, a private education provider, in collaboration with the University of Leeds. While it supports entry to a public university, the centre itself operates independently as a private entity, delivering foundation and pre-master’s courses tailored to international student needs.