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About University of Leicester
The University of Leicester was founded as Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland University College in 1921. The site for the University was donated by a local businessman, Thomas Fielding Johnson, in order to create a living memorial for all local people who made sacrifices during the First World War. This is reflected in the University's motto, Ut vitam habeant – 'so that they may have life'.
The University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, many with industry options. As one of the UK’s most affordable cities for students, Leicester offers outstanding value for students' future, with affordable living, excellent teaching, and generous scholarships for international 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. Leicester is consistently one of the most socially inclusive of the UK’s leading universities, with a long-standing commitment to providing fairer and equal access to higher education.
Why the University of Leicester
Location: Leicester was named as the 9th most affordable UK city for student living in Natwest’s Student Living Index 2023. This vibrant, low-cost, and multicultural city will make students feel right at home, no matter where in the world they are coming from. Leicester is only one hour away from London by train and has great transport links to other UK cities, including Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds, and Manchester.
Scholarships: The University of Leicester offers many competitive scholarships for its international students, including an International undergraduate tuition fee waiver, International Merit Scholarship, and Chancellor’s International Scholarship, among others.
Career Support: The Careers and Employment Service helps students explore career options, decide on their next steps, find work experience and placements, develop a CV and cover letters, write an application form or personal statement, interview preparation and practice, employer assessment activities, and create a LinkedIn profile.
Hands-on Learning: A personal tutor is a member of the academic staff who is behind a student all the way from the start of their course to graduation, with support and guidance. Many of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate taught (Master's) courses offer study abroad or industry placement opportunities.
Guaranteed Student Accommodation: Any new undergraduate student who applies for university accommodation before 1 September of their year of entry to university is guaranteed to have a room with the University for the academic year!
