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University of Leicester

Leicester, United Kingdom

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Public University

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Established in 1921

About

Founded in 1921, Leicester University is among the top universities in the U.K., with over 4000 students from over 140 different countries. About 25% of the 13,000 full-time on-campus students are outside the E.U., belonging to more than 70 foreign nations. The international students can pursue more than 200-degree programs, including 400 certificates and general interest courses in Leicester. The most important discipline courses offered at the University are Medicine, Engineering, Law, Education, Nursing and Biological Sciences.

The University holds the milestone of the U.K.'s 9th best student completion rate and has contributed nearly 50 million GBP( INR 4,747,931) per year to the country's economy. The University is the second largest provider of distance learning education after the Open University in the U.K.The acceptance rate is 71.4%.

Top Reasons to Study in the University of Leicester

The University has been globally recognised for its research in Genetic Fingerprinting.

The University has specialised research centres, including the precision medicine institute, institute for cultural and media economics, institute for advanced studies, institute for structural and chemical biology and institute for space and earth observation.

  • The University is among the top 20 universities in the U.K. for maintaining international excellence standards. The 18 storey Attenborough Towers of the campus of the University is home to the college of social sciences and has also undergone extensive renovation.
  • The University edifies its students through various site visits and workshops. The University carries out development initiatives to drive inaptitude for evolving technologies for the students.The campus is undergoing a 300 million GBP(INR 28,48,75,86,675) campus redevelopment program.
  • Some University Of Leicester scholarships up to 2000 GBP(INR 1,89,917) are available to the Indian students who start a postgraduate or an undergraduate degree at the University. Some of the external scholarships available at the University are Commonwealth shared scholarship, Fulbright scholarship, Aviva scholarship, Chevening scholarship, and BUDI scholarship (Indonesia).

Cost of Studying at University of Leicester

Average tuition fee

Moderate

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Living expenses

Average living expenses (Bachelors)

£23,071

Average living expenses (Masters)

£23,071

Average on-campus living expenses

£8,721

Rankings for The University of Leicester

#212

US World and News Report

#185

The World University Rankings

#236

QS World University Rankings

Admissions at The University of Leicester

Application Fee

£20 - £22

How to Apply at University of Leicester

  • All the applicants can apply through the UCAS( University and Colleges Admissions Services).
  • Add course choices and universities.
  • Add the required education and other details.
  • Upload LORs, Personal Statement etc.
  • Review and sign the declaration.
  • Pay the application fee
  • Submit your application. 

Note: The University of Leicester cost of application is GBP 20( INR 1,899 )

Documents Required to Apply to University of Leicester

The requirements for admission vary according to the department; all the University of Leicester international students must submit the following documents: 

  • Certificates and official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose 
  • Resume or CV
  • Passport Details
  • English Proficiency Test
  • Letter of Recommendations 
Exams Accepted By the University

For admission, certain University of Leicester requirements must be met:

Courses

Score

GMAT

550

SAT

1200

English Proficiency Requirements 

Students seeking University of Leicester admission must score the following on the English Proficiency Test:

English Proficiency Test

Required Minimum

IELTS

6.5

PTE

61
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% of international students in the university

25

Total International Students in the university

3250

Alumni

The University has an alumni network of more than 185,000 members from 201 countries. Some of the notable alumni include Malcolm Bradbury( Novelist), Adele Parks( author of several bestselling novels) and Will Tudor( Actor).

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Campus

Number of campuses the university has
1

Campus locations
Leicester

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Transportation in the city

Various modes of transportation like Train travel, cycling and bus are available on the campus of the University. The students can also walk to the University from their campus.

Services offered by the university

  • The University's vibrant campus has sports arenas, cafeterias, parks, auditoriums, and fitness centres. The sports and cultural clubs of the University ensure cross-disciplinary participation amongst students in sports, fests, concerts, fairs and exhibitions.
  • The University's main campus is Victoria Park, Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College, a mile south of the city centre. The state of the art facilities on campus include Electron Microscopy Facility, Genomics Core Facility, Advanced Imaging Facility, Libraries, Laboratories and many more.
  • The skyline of the University is punctuated by three main distinctive, towering buildings from the 1960s, including the Department of Engineering, the Charles Wilson Building and the Attenborough Tower.

Student life

  • The students' Union has three student groups in the University producing media, including LUST(Leicester University Student Television), Leicester Student Magazine and Galaxy Radio.
  • The University has over 200 societies activities like Community Action, Politics and Debate, Liberation, National and cultural, Campaigning etc.
  • The Leicester City Football Club of the University is famous and has a strong history of championship-winning teams.

On campus accomodation

The University boasts of state of the art laboratories, art studios, and computing centres, including other facilities supporting best in class learning systems. 

The University provides accommodation to both UG and PG students. There are various facilities available which include chairs, desks, shelves etc.

  • The rooms include facilities like bed, pinboard and wardrobe.
  • The residence life team of the University organises a wide variety of activities to help the students meet like-minded people.
  • A 24/7 WiFi facility is available on the campus.

Accommodation Expense 

  • The accommodation cost, including other expenses, accounts for 3,369 GBP (INR 3,19,915) per year. 
  • The accommodation cost in the hall ranges from 86-178 GBP (INR 8,800-18,400).

Faculty

University Faculty Stats

The student-faculty ratio is 14:1. The University has approximately 1,705 academic staff. There are eminent professionals from respective fields who visit the campus to offer lectures related to current trends in the industry.

Opportunities

University Endowments Value

3565000

Research opportunities at university

The University has a vibrant, robust, and inside research environment. Its five areas of research strength include Space power and AI, Human Health, Heritage and Culture, and Social justice, including Earth and Environment.

  • Space power and AI

The space research of the University has no limits. From satellites, earth observation, robotics, AI, and exploring new technologies, there are various research opportunities offered at the University. 

  • Human Health

From diabetes and cancer to ethnic health, the University's research helps improve the quality of life of the patients.

  • Earth and environment 

The researchers work on various world problems like environmental health, climate change, deforestation and many others to make the world a better place.

  • Heritage and culture 

The researchers examine arts and culture, literary greats and life-changing global events to help in shaping the society.

  • Social Justice

The researchers work on brainy, equality, community cohesion and justice across the globe. 

Internship opportunities (Part time job opportunities)

There are various opportunities available at the University to help the students gain experience in the real working world. These internships increase the employability rate of the students.

  • Summer internship scheme 

The University provides a fully-funded summer internship scheme to help the students increase their chances of employability.

Placement - Companies and average salaries offered

95% of the graduates of the University get employed within six months of graduating. The career development service of the University makes sure that the graduates get the necessary help to get a better job. The average salary of a graduate is 79,000GBP(INR 74,99,289).

Contact

Links

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Email

admissions@le.ac.uk

Address

University Rd, Leicester LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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FAQs

1. What is the University of Leicester ranking?
The University has been ranked 23rd in the UK by Times Higher Education University Rankings.

2. What is the minimum grade required to apply to the University of Leicester?
The minimum grade required to apply to the University in English, Mathematics and other required subjects is Grade C.

3. Is getting admission to Leicester University difficult?
No, the University provides admission to most of the eligible applicants. All the documents required are needed to get selected for admission to the University.

4. Is the University of Leicester worth studying?
You can consider studying at the University of Leicester without any doubt to pursue your favorite program. The University hosts Europe's greatest academic Space Research Centre.

5. How much does the University of Leicester cost?
 The average cost of studying at the University is 15,290 GBP( INR 14,51,917).