The University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is a higher education institution in Leicester. Its academic offer includes structured degree pathways, student support services, and clear admissions routes. Many students choose it for a balance of academic training, practical learning, and a diverse campus experience. Prospective students can use official university resources to compare programmes and plan next steps.

Rankings

#27 (Subject rank)▼

World Rank: #28

Subject rank

Ranked #27 globally in Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2025. Source: ShanghaiRanking.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #28 globally in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Source: TimesHigherEducation.com ↗

National rank

Ranked #29 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

National rank

Ranked #29 nationally by uniRank 2026. Source: 4icu.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #30 globally in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. Source: TimesHigherEducation.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #34 globally in QS World University Rankings 2021. Source: TopUniversities.com ↗

Subject rank

Ranked #40 globally in QS World University Rankings 2025. Source: TopUniversities.com ↗

World rank

Ranked #264 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

World rank

Ranked #264 globally by EduRank 2026. Source: EduRank.org ↗

Incoming Erasmus

47+ Students/Year

Semester Dates

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Autumn Term

14 Sept - 5 Feb

Spring Term

15 Feb - 2 Jul

Drinks

Pint 🍺: €4.2Wine 🍷: €4.8

Tuition (EU / Non-EU) (EST.)

1150 € / 2370 €

Monthly Rent (Est.)

695 €

On-Campus Housing

✅ Available

Erasmus student network

✅ Active

Affordability Score

8/10

Total Students

17,020

English Programs

✅ Courses AvailableSearch Catalogue ↗

Official Portal

Visit University Site ↗