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The University of Leicester (/ ˈ l ɛ s t ər / ⓘ LEST-ər) is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park. The university's predecessor, University College, Leicester, gained university status in 1957.
The University of Leicester is located at the heart of the UK, in the East Midlands and currently has around 20,000 students enrolled from over 144 different countries. The University of Leicester is ranked the 26th best university in the UK (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2024).
The University of Leicester is a top 30 UK university (Times Higher Education World Rankings 2024), recently been rated Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, and a top 20 UK university for career prospects (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023).
The University of Leicester received a gold rating in Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. This means our student experience and student outcomes are typically outstanding.
University of Leicester is ranked #194 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
Coming to university can feel scary but we're here to help. From academic support and peer mentors, to student societies and social events. Welcome information for students joining the University of Leicester and their parents or guardians.
Rated Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, the University of Leicester has delivered research-inspired education across humanities, science, law, medicine, the arts and business for over 100 years.
