The University of Leicester is a leading British university committed to international excellence, world-changing research, and high quality, inspirational teaching with over 200 Bachelors and Masters Courses. A research-intensive university, academic staff are breaking new ground and setting new directions aimed at making the world a better place. Consistently ranked among the world's top 250 universities (QS World University Rankings) and UK top 30 (Guardian University Guide and Times Higher World University Rankings), Leicester's staff and students are drawn from around the globe.
The University of Leicester campus is located inside the City of Leicester, approximately 65 minutes north of London by direct train link. The campus contains a wide range of twentieth-century architecture, including our new multi-million pound redevelopment of Freemans Common, refurbishment of the Students’ Union, and Space Park Leicester. The Campus (University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH, UK) sits adjacent to Victoria Park and is a one mile walk from the centre of downtown Leicester.
Whether you’ve already got your future mapped out, or you’re still figuring out what subjects you enjoy, there’s a course for you at Leicester. Leave your mark on the world and start studying for a degree from a Top 30 university that educates, equips and encourages you to forge a better future.
As a Leicester student, you’ll be part of not just the University of Leicester but also the City of Leicester. This thriving city has so much to offer students, from fascinating history and culture to a smart, contemporary feel by night and day. And discover a campus that has everything you’ll ever need for an enlightening degree – and more.
? Accreditation
Our programmes hold accreditation recognition from national and global professional bodies. Further information can be found on our Awards and Accreditation webpage, our School of Business Accreditation webpage, and our individual degree course search webpages.
https://le.ac.uk/about/info/facts-figures/awards-accreditation
https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business/about/accreditations
International Ranking
The University of Leicester consistently ranks highly in national and global Higher Education rankings.
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 2022
31st in the UK (and 242nd in the world) in the QS World University Rankings
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
Please view our Course webpages for details on subject area rankings: https://le.ac.uk/courses
List of campuses
All campus locations are inside the City of Leicester and are accessible by foot or using the University of Leicester shuttle bus or public transport connections
Main Campus: including Students’ Union, O2 Music Venue, Library, Student Services, Catering, Academic Offices and Teaching spaces, and Danielle Brown Sports Centre
City Living: Halls of accommodation location very close to the main campus
Brookfield: location of our School of Business (ULSB), https://le.ac.uk/school-of-business
Space Park Leicester: https://www.space-park.co.uk/
Students are welcome to use our Course search to find the right degree programme for your study plans:
https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates
https://le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates
Career Statistics
Our award winning Career Service works with students throughout their degree to help them reach their career goals. A range of support services, events, and work placements are available. Please view our Career Services webpages for further details: https://le.ac.uk/career-development-service
Typical graduate routes and career destinations are included on each of our course search webpages.
Student Bodies
The Students’ Union is the home of Student clubs and societies on campus. Led by the SU Officers, the Students’ Union also runs a full schedule of events, information sessions, radio and news, celebrations, activism groups, and runs the Peer Mentor network. https://www.leicesterunion.com/
About Faculty
Academics at the University of Leicester are involved in world-changing research. As Citizens of Change, our researchers are dedicated to researching some of today’s most critical issues, from viruses and disease to air quality, preserving our natural world, and ensuring social justice for all. Just as we are diverse in our makeup, we are equally diverse in our research. Our five areas of research strength: Space Power and AI, Human Health, Sustaining the World, Cultural and Natural Heritage, and Social Justice and Inclusion allow our researchers to significantly improve lives and societies through the power and impact of their research.
https://le.ac.uk/research/research-top10
Scholarship opportunities
A generous package of scholarships is available from the University of Leicester. Please view our full list of International Scholarships: https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/scholarships
Students joining us in September 2022 are welcome to apply for one of our Citizens of Change Scholarships, awarded as a 50% reduction of the first year tuition fee: https://le.ac.uk/study/undergraduates/scholarships-bursaries-discounts/citizen-of-change-100
International exchange programs with other top universities.
The University of Leicester has partnerships with universities around the world, on every continent except Antarctica. Please view our Global
International exchange programs with other top universities.
The University of Leicester has partnerships with universities around the world, on every continent except Antarctica. Please view our Global Opportunities webpages for more information on exchange partners and summer placement destinations: https://le.ac.uk/cite/study-abroad-unit
Duration
60 Minutes
Date & Time
May 07, 2022 05:00 PM GST