Student satisfaction
National Student Survey
Relative position77th percentile
Official source →
University profile
University of Leicester in profile
The University of Leicester is a university with around 18,000 students. Profile, courses, entry and funding at a glance.
17,825
Students
1921
Founded
Gold
TEF award
188
Programmes listed
Published outcomes & experience
Comparable indicators for University of Leicester, calculated from published official datasets. This is not an overall university ranking.
Graduate outcomes
Graduate Outcomes survey
Relative position67th percentile
Official source →Continuation
Students continuing after their first year
Relative position80th percentile
Official source →Provider percentiles are StudySmarter calculations across providers with sufficient comparable coverage. Missing or stale dimensions are omitted, and small differences should not be overinterpreted. No commercial review scores are used.
Subject strengths
University of Leicester ranks in the UK top 10 for 2 subjects. UK subject ranks from the Complete University Guide league tables.
#6 Medicine#10 Archaeology#11 Classics#13 General Engineering#14 Communication & Media Studies#17 Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering#17 Italian#18 Mathematics#18 Mechanical Engineering#21 Chemistry
Complete University Guide subject league tables. Only subjects where University of Leicester ranks in the UK top 25 are shown.
About University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a university with around 18,000 students, founded in 1921.
It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so its degrees are nationally recognised. It holds a Gold award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. It is based in University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH.
Numbers & facts
The key facts about University of Leicester at a glance.
1921
Founded
17,825
Students
Leicester
Location
188
Programmes listed
University
Institution type
Gold
TEF award
Ways to study
How you can study at University of Leicester:
On campus
Full-time
The standard route at University of Leicester, a full timetable of teaching, typically three years for an undergraduate degree (four with a placement or year abroad).
Complete in the standard duration
Full access to campus life & societies
Eligible for the full maintenance loan
Around work
Part-time
Spread the same degree over more years and study alongside work or other commitments. Available on selected courses.
Study around a job or family
Same qualification, longer timeframe
Part-time student finance available
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Applying from school or college
With A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, a BTEC, T-level, IB or another accepted Level 3 route, you apply to University of Leicester through UCAS, up to five choices in one application, by the late-January equal-consideration deadline. Offers are usually conditional on your predicted grades, confirmed on results day.
Returning to study
If you're 21+ or don't have traditional qualifications, University of Leicester considers an Access to HE Diploma, relevant work experience and contextual factors. Many courses also offer a part-time route, and a foundation year can bridge the gap where entry requirements aren't yet met.
Applying from outside the UK
International applicants apply to University of Leicester through UCAS too, with an English-language qualification (typically IELTS) and international fee status. An International Foundation Year is a common entry route if your qualifications aren't a direct match.
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Programmes at University of Leicester
188 programmes at University of Leicester. Search live or filter by subject, level and study mode:
| Course | Award | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Ancient History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Business and Law | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Journalism | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Media Society and Culture | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Politics and Economics | BA (Hons) | Economics |
| Sociology with Criminology | BA (Hons) | Law |
| Ancient History and Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Ancient History and Classical Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Ancient History and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| Business and Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business and Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| English and History | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| English with Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| History | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and American Studies | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Archaeology | BA (Hons) | History |
| History and Politics | BA (Hons) | History |
| Human Resource Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Human Resource Management | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Relations and History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Journalism and English | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Journalism and Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Journalism and Media | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Journalism with Creative Writing | BA (Hons) | English & Literature |
| Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Marketing | BA (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Media and Communication | BA (Hons) | Media & Communications |
| Modern and Contemporary History | BA (Hons) | History |
| Politics | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and International Relations | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Politics and Sociology | BA (Hons) | Politics & International Relations |
| Sociology | BA (Hons) | Sociology & Social Sciences |
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| General Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| General Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| General Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | BEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Accounting and Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Applied Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Archaeology | BSc (Hons) | History |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Genetics) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Microbiology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biological Sciences (Zoology) | BSc (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Business and Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Computing | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Economics | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Business Economics | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Clinical Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Creative Computing | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Creative Computing | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Criminology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Criminology with Forensic Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Law |
| Diagnostic Radiography | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Accounting | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Economics and Data Analytics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Economics and Data Analytics | BSc (Hons) | Economics |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Finance | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Financial Economics and Banking | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Financial Economics and Banking | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geography | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geology | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geology | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geology with Palaeontology | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Human Resource Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| International Business Management | BSc (Hons) | Business & Management |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics | BSc (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Actuarial Science | BSc (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Medical Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Genetics | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Microbiology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Physiology | BSc (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Operating Department Practice | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Physical Geography and Geology | BSc (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Climate Science | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Data Science | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Space Science | BSc (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physiotherapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Physiotherapy | BSc (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience | BSc (Hons) | Psychology |
| Software Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Software Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Software Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Ancient History and Classical Archaeology | DipHE | History |
| Archaeology | DipHE | History |
| English and French Law Maitrise | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with Criminology | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Law with Politics | LLB (Hons) | Law |
| Medicine | MBChB (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medicine | MBChB (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biological Sciences | MBiolSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Genetics) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Microbiology) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Biological Sciences |
| Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Biosciences (Biochemistry) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Biosciences (Genetics) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Biosciences (Microbiology) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Medical Biosciences (Physiology) | MBiolSci (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Medicinal Chemistry | MChem (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Computer Science | MComp (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Aerospace Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Biomedical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| General Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| General Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| General Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | MEng (Hons) | Engineering |
| Geology | MGeol (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Geology with Palaeontology | MGeol (Hons) | Environmental Science |
| Mathematics | MMath (Hons) | Mathematics |
| Mathematics and Actuarial Science | MMath (Hons) | Accounting & Finance |
| Optometry | MOptom (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Pharmacy | MPharm (Hons) | Medicine & Dentistry |
| Physics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Astrophysics | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Climate Science | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Physics with Data Science | MPhys (Hons) | Computer Science |
| Physics with Space Science | MPhys (Hons) | Physics & Chemistry |
| Midwifery with Leadership | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing with Leadership Dual Field (Mental Health and Adult Nursing) | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing with Leadership Dual Field (Mental Health and Children's Nursing) | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
| Nursing with Leadership Single Field (Adult Nursing) | MSci (Hons) | Nursing & Health |
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Campus & locations
University of Leicester is a campus-based university in Leicester.
Teaching runs on campus: lectures, seminars and labs alongside libraries and study spaces, with a student community of societies, sport and events around them. The day-to-day exchange with tutors and coursemates is a big part of the experience.
On campus
Libraries & study spaces Labs & teaching facilities Students’ union & societies Sport & fitness Support services
Locations
Leicester
Typical campus facilities; the university’s own pages are authoritative.
Students & campus life
Who you’d study alongside at University of Leicester in Leicester. The student body in numbers, from official HESA data.
18,990
Students
enrolled (HESA, 2024/25)
19%
International
students from outside the UK
17%
Mature students
aged 25+ on entry
UK students by ethnicity
White37%
Asian32%
Black22%
Mixed6%
Other3%
Ethnicity of UK-domiciled students (HESA); international students not shown here.
Is University of Leicester right for you?
A particularly good fit if you …
- want a recognised UK degree with student finance eligibility
- like the idea of student life in Leicester
- prefer campus teaching with societies, sport and people around you
Less suitable if …
you need a fully flexible, distance-learning degree alongside a job. Check whether the individual programme offers online or part-time study.
For parents
The questions parents ask most about University of Leicester, answered briefly.
A recognised UK degree
University of Leicester awards its own degrees and is regulated in the UK higher-education framework. Its degrees are nationally recognised and a basis for postgraduate study.
Regulated fees & student finance
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. If you normally live in England, eligible tuition and maintenance loans can cover costs up front; repayment starts only above the income threshold.
Independently quality-assessed
Teaching quality holds a Gold award in the Office for Students’ TEF, an independent national assessment of teaching, learning and student outcomes.
Support from day one
Personal tutors, wellbeing and careers services accompany students from enrolment to graduation.
Career prospects
Graduate outcomes are tracked in the national Graduate Outcomes survey. Every course page here shows real earnings and employment data where available.
Structure & campus life
A fixed term rhythm in Leicester with in-person teaching, exchange and campus life gives structure and motivation.
Accreditation & recognition
How to read University of Leicester’s formal standing, the seals and what they mean:
Recognised degree-awarding body TEF Gold
Recognised UK degree-awarding body
University of Leicester awards its own degrees, which are accepted nationally and are the basis for Master’s and doctoral study.
TEF Gold for teaching quality
Independent national assessment by the Office for Students of teaching, the learning environment and student outcomes (TEF 2023).
Student finance eligible
Courses at recognised providers may qualify for tuition and maintenance support; eligibility depends on the student, course and home-nation system.
Admissions & entry routes
Apply through UCASUndergraduate applications run through UCAS, up to five course choices in one application.
Check the entry requirementsCheck the course’s accepted route: A-levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced Highers, BTEC, T-level, International Baccalaureate, Access qualifications or an international equivalent.
Mind the deadlinesThe main UCAS equal-consideration deadline is in late January; Clearing runs from July for remaining places.
Offers & resultsUniversities respond with conditional or unconditional offers; places are confirmed on results day.
Fees & funding
For eligible undergraduate courses at English providers, the 2026/27 standard cap is up to £9,790 a year. Eligible students who normally live in England can apply for student finance; students from elsewhere use their ordinary-residence body. Check the course page for the exact fee. The main routes:
Tuition Fee Loan
Eligibility and the maximum depend on ordinary residence, course and provider nation; paid directly to the university when awarded.
Maintenance Loan
Helps with living costs; the amount depends on household income and where you study.
Scholarships & bursaries
University-specific awards for grades, subjects or circumstances. Check the university’s funding pages.
Repayment
Starts the April after graduation, only above the income threshold, and is written off at the end of the plan term.
Tuition fees vary by course and fee status (Home vs International). Please check the university's own course page.
Named scholarships & bursaries
Named awards University of Leicester offers, on top of standard student finance, pulled from the university’s own pages. Always confirm current eligibility and deadlines on the source page.
Extracted from University of Leicester’s official course and funding pages.
Frequently asked questions about University of Leicester
Is University of Leicester officially recognised?
Yes. University of Leicester is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; its degrees are nationally recognised.
How highly is University of Leicester rated?
University of Leicester is holds a Gold TEF award for teaching quality.
How big is University of Leicester?
Around 17,825 students, founded in 1921.
What can I study at University of Leicester?
188 programmes are listed on this page, each with entry requirements, outcomes and fees. Use the filter above to find your subject.
How do I apply to University of Leicester?
Undergraduate applications run through UCAS, with up to five course choices in one application. Each course page lists the typical entry requirements.
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