University of Leicester overview

Q. Overview of University of Leicester?

The University has founded as Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland University College in 1921. It is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park .It currently enrols over 16800 undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

Q. What is the main USP of the University?

University of Leicester is rated as one of the most affordable universities in the UK as per its reputation. The university also awards generous need-based and merit-based scholarships, tuition fee waivers, and grants to its students in addition to offering a number of international exchange programs. 

Q. What is the ranking of University?

University of Leicester is ranked 212 in Best Global Universities.and 236th in the QS World ranking

• 27th in the UK (and 185th in the world) in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings

• 29th-33rd in the UK (and 301st-400th in the world) in the Shanghai Ranking

• 30th in the Guardian University Guide 2022Rankings

• 31st in the UK (and 242nd in the world) in the QS World University 

• 37th in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 (paywall protected)

• 38th in the Complete University Guide 2022

• 76th in the Reuters Top 100 Most Innovative Universities in Europe

Q. What is the University famous for?

University is famous for its Locations,Campus, Subjects, and accreditation

Q.How many students study in the University?

It currently enrolls over 16800 undergraduate and postgraduate students. 

Q.Who are the top Alumni of the University?

Norman Lamb (Former Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom), Liam Donaldson (Former UK Chief Medical Officer), Peter William Atkins (Fellow of Lincoln College at the University of Oxford), and John Andrew Sutherland (Emeritus Professor of Modern English Literature at University College London).