University Profile
The University was founded as Leicester in 1921. known for the high quality of our research, with strengths in a number of academic areas. Some of Leicester’s best-known achievements include the invention of genetic fingerprinting and, more recently, the discovery of the remains of Richard III in a Leicester car park.The University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK . Continually investing in its campus, from new laboratories and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
Location
The university is known for the invention of genetic fingerprinting, and for partially funding the discovery and the DNA identification of the remains of King Richard III in Leicester.
- The University of Leicester, University Road, Leicester, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom
Overview
- Only an hour away from London on a fast train, Leicester has excellent transport links and a wealth of attractions that draw large numbers of visitors daily.
- Leicester is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city with close to 300,000 inhabitants. During term time, 12% of the city’s population are students
- The University of Leicester is a leading UK University committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching.
- 27th in the UK (and 185th in the world) in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
- Gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
- Member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities
Employability
The placement rate at the University of Leicester is 94%
Programme Highlight
- Leicester is the most socially inclusive of Britain's top-20 leading universities
Programme Entry Requirements
Academic
GPA 3,6/5.0
English Language
6.5+
Programme Tuition Fees 2023
£18,000 – £25,000
MBA Fee
£-
Scholarships
- Business School £3,000 scholarship, Science and Engineering PG £5,000 off tuition fees.
- Citizens of Change 100 Award - 50% off your first year tuition fees UG