About

We think a university should be about empowering people to explore; through passionate, dedicated teaching and innovative, world-changing research. By embracing the fact that every journey is personal, the University has achieved some remarkable results.

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We’re proud to be a fixture in the top 20 of all major national league tables and ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world by both the QS World University Rankings and THE World University Rankings. What this means for you is that by choosing Leicester you'll be choosing an experience that will make more of you - giving you the opportunity to get a high-quality degree here and a much better start out there.

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Academics

At Leicester, we’re continually striving to use our academic expertise to increase our understanding of the world, so that we might change it for the better. And we’ve made many important discoveries along the way, from the technique of DNA fingerprinting, to unearthing a lost city from an ancient civilisation in Libya – an astonishing find that could re-write history.

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Research

The University's research plays an important role in a changing world. From the invention of genetic fingerprinting, pioneering space explorations through to our search for King Richard III - our work is world leading and impactful.

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Housing

Living in University accommodation is a great option, whether you're about to start your first year at Leicester or are already a student at the University. Our aim is to ensure that all of our residents have a fantastic experience while living with us. Whether you want to enjoy our events and activities or just want somewhere to live and study, University accommodation will meet your requirements.

Our top priority is making sure you have somewhere welcoming, comfortable and safe to live. We believe that living in University accommodation is the best way to make the most of your time with us. Certainly new students find the experience memorable and many return in subsequent years to benefit from what we can offer.

The University of Leicester has a strong academic base built upon the quality of its teaching and research. However, we are equally proud of the friendly and supportive culture within which our students are encouraged to achieve their full intellectual potential. Over the past 70 years we have continually invested in our accommodation to meet the growing and changing needs of students.

We have a wide range of accommodation available to suit a wide range of tastes and preferences, so we're sure we'll have something that is ideal for you.