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You’re in control of exactly how, when and where you uncover everything a Top 30 university has to offer. Whether you want to book an Open Day, book a campus tour, accommodation tour or take a look at our collection of On Demand videos.

Welcome to Leicester

The University of Leicester offers you the full student experience. From the day you arrive you’ll be part of a community of Citizens of Change, living, working and studying together to make the world a better place. Hear from our own students about our teaching and learning, our library, our Students’ Union, our sports facilities, our accommodation, our clubs and societies and all the other opportunities available at Leicester.

Campus

Our Campus Tours give you the insiders view of where our students study, live, revise and socialise. Delivered by our friendly student ambassadors, they'll show you around our compact campus. You will get to see our Students' Union, The David Wilson Library as well as teaching facilities and student spaces. You can also book accommodation tours and have a look around Brookfield, our School of Business.

Accommodation

Discover your new home from home. The Village is our beautiful collection of vintage and modern buildings, with a fantastic social scene, sports facilities and lots of green space. The City provides an alternative option for those looking to be closer to campus and all that the city of Leicester has to offer. University-managed accommodation is guaranteed if you book by 1 September.

City life

Welcome to Leicester, the UK’s most culturally diverse city in the very centre of England. A city of art and culture, including the largest Diwali celebrations outside India and the UK’s longest-running comedy festival. A city of sport, with top-flight football, rugby, cricket and basketball teams. A city with great food, great shopping, great nightlife and great transport access

Student Experience

Studying for a degree at the University of Leicester is the full student experience. You’ll discover not just the academic side of student life, but a great Students’ Union, excellent sports facilities, a wide range of clubs and societies, support services for every eventuality, dedicated careers support and more.

Research and Reputation

The impact of research conducted by staff - and students – at the University of Leicester can be felt locally, nationally and globally. Across many subjects and areas of study, our research changes lives, changes the world and changes the way that we see the world. Studying at Leicester means learning from experts at the cutting edge of their fields.

Travel information

Shuttle bus service and bicycle lanes between campus and The Village accommodation, plus Students' Union safety bus till 2.00am. Largest underground cycle store of any UK university: swipe-card access parking for more than 300 bikes in the centre of campus. London St Pancras is just 65 minutes away. The Eurostar means that Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime. Easy access to East Midlands and Birmingham airports, plus direct rail/coach links to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton.

Other Contact Information

Address:
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK

Main Switchboard:
+44 (0) 116 252 2522

Open Days

Come back soon for more information on the 2024 Open Days! 

You can still explore our facilities on a campus tour. For more information on how to book, visit our website.