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The University of Leicester received a gold rating in Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. This means our student experience and student outcomes are typically outstanding.
Find undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, a PhD or short courses, student accommodation and living in Leicester.
As a top six UK university for postgraduate study (Whatuni Student Choice awards 2023), you’ll be in safe hands with the University of Leicester. Search our wide range of postgraduate courses and take your academic interest to the next level.
The University of Leicester ( / ˈlɛstər / ⓘ 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 offers over 350 degree programmes across three academic colleges: medicine, biological sciences and psychology, science and engineering, and arts and humanities. Its ethos emphasises a cross-disciplinary approach, innovation and collaboration.
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).
Welcome to Leicester. Whether you're joining us for a postgraduate or online course, returning for your next year of study or are a new student starting out at Leicester - we're here to help you get settled in and find your way.
