University of Leicester
Powered by world-class research, the University of Leicester delivers research-inspired education across the Sciences, Humanities, Law, Medicine, the Arts and Business, with staff and students collaborating to create, share and apply knowledge to change the world. We are a world-leading, diverse and inclusive university based in the UK’s most multicultural city.
At Leicester, our students are Citizens of Change, unconfined by academic boundaries. The innovative approach you will take towards your studies brings together the sciences and the arts to inform the latest conversations and provide solutions to the most complex of issues. You will be given the space and support in which to be creative and develop both personally and professionally.
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We're here to help with any queries you may have about studying at Leicester so please get in touch with your questions.
Teaching Excellence Framework Award (TEF)
The University of Leicester has achieved a rating of Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Open Days
To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.
Student Life in Leicester
Leicester is a student friendly, affordable, multicultural city in the heart of the UK with fantastic shops, cafés, bars, clubs and theatres, plus world-class festivals and a great sporting reputation. Beyond the city is a county of beautiful countryside.
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.
Featured Societies
American Football
Leicester longhorns is a sporting community with over 40 members, who have been conference champions twice, with graduating players going on to the national senior league. They’re backed with a team of coaches ready to prepare new and experienced players for the demands of the season.
AstRoSoc
AstRoSoc is a STEM society which engages in outreach, academic projects and socials. In the past AstRoSoc has arranged for its members to work with NASA and other space agencies in various outreach activities. Looking ahead to the next year we will be running Rocketry workshops, observing nights, and we will have several research groups with applications across the STEM subjects and beyond.
Cheer and Stunt
If you have a passion for dance, gymnastics or cheer and are interested in making amazing friends then cheerleading might be for you! It also helps to increase your stamina, flexibility and strength alongside helping you maximise your confidence! If all of this sounds interesting then join our squad, or at least come to one of our sessions and try it out.
Fencing
Fencing is a dynamic sport. Great for socialising or pushing yourself to your limit, it attracts every sort of person. We can take you as far as you want to go. Whether you want to make some new friends during and outside of training or you’re looking to hit a new level, we’re here to help.
Band and Gig Society
Are you a musician looking to form a band at university? Would you like the chance to play at venues across Leicester? Do you want to see the live music Leicester has to offer? UoL's Band and Gig Society (BAGSoc) is the society for you - your ticket to Leicester's live music scene!
Other Contact Information
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Address:
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
UK
Main Switchboard:
+44 (0) 116 252 2522
Main Fax:
+44 (0) 116 252 2200
