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University of Leicester

Q: Is there any scholarship or financial aid available for international students?

The University of Leeds offers scholarships to all undergraduate students. For detailed information on this, check the official website.

Q: What is the application fees and how to apply?

The application fees varies depending on the course chosen and UG aspirants can apply either through the UCAS Application Portal or directly to the university through its application portal.

Q: What is the visa application fees?

The visa application costs around 348 pound that is INR 35,294.2

Q: Is it hard to get into University of Leicester?

No! Getting selected for University of Leicester admission is not extremely hard as compared to other universities in the UK. You can get in touch with our Leverage Edu experts at 1800572000 to know more about the application process and eligibility criteria.

Q: Is Leicester a Russell Group university?

No. The University Of Leicester doesn't belong to the Russell Group.

Q: Is Leicester a prestigious University?

After being rated 23rd on the list of UK universities featured in the top 200, Leicester has maintained its position as one of the top 25 UK universities listed in the coveted list. The university was ranked 170th in the world overall.

Q: What grades do you need to get into Leicester University?

Many courses at the University of Leicester need an overall grade of 80% or above, as well as specific grades of 85% in appropriate topics. If you are studying A-levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB), you can start your Bachelor's degree in the first year.

Q: Is Leicester good place to live?

Leicester is a diverse and hospitable city that has been named as the ninth best place to live and work in the UK, ahead of London, Birmingham, Nottingham, and Derby (2017 Good Growth for Cities Index).

Q: Why should I choose the University of Leicester?

Leicester has been named one of the most affordable student destinations in the UK, implying that you will be studying in one of the most cost-effective cities in terms of housing, food, and other living expenses.

England, United Kingdom

Public | Estd. 1957

25% - 30%

International Student Rate

Spring and Fall

Intakes

70%

Acceptance Rate

46:54

Male: Female Ratio

14:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

About the University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

The University of Leicester was founded in 1921 and is amongst the top universities in the UK. The University has founded as Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland University College in 1921. A local businessman, Thomas Fielding Johnson, donated the University's land in order to build a living tribute for all local people who made sacrifices during WWI. The motto of the university is Ut vitam habeant, which means "so that they may have life." Students were accepted to the college for the first time in 1921. In 1927 the institution became University College, Leicester. After 30 years, the institution received its Royal Charter, granting it the status of a university with the right to grant students its own degrees. The university has also partnered with government bodies, other institutions, and research organizations like ACU, AMBA, EMUA, EUA, Sutton 30, M5 Universities and Universities UK. The University of Leicester is placed at 27th position in the UK (and 185th in the world) in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022. The university is also placed at 31st position in the UK (and 242nd in the world) in the QS World University Rankings 2022. The Guardian League Tables 2022 and The Complete University Guide University League Tables 2022 have ranked UCL #30 and #38 in national rankings, respectively.

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170

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