Public university
University of Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
View all programmes
- QS ranking
- 272
- Acceptance rate
- 19%
- Tuition fee
- USD25,350/ year
Study background
University introduction
University of Leicester is located in Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Medicine (non-specific), Law, Computer science, Management studies and Biosciences (non-specific). This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 16,500 students.
Local vs international students
Percentage of local vs international students in state
79%
21%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
98%
2%
Local studentsInternational students
Most international students come from
- 1.
Canada
- 2.
China
- 3.
Cyprus
- 4.
Hong Kong
- 5.
Nigeria
Student gender
In this university
47%
53%
Male
Female
Other
Student-faculty ratio
In this university
15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.Average in the state
15 : 1
15 students per 1 academic staff on average.Average in the country
16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.
School funding
2020 Budget
-
2022 Endowment
USD 1.7 mn
Budget over the years (USD)
Budget
Endowment
University website
Subject information
Top 5 majors
- 1.
Medicine (non-specific)
- 2.
Law
- 3.
Computer science
- 4.
Management studies
- 5.
Biosciences (non-specific)
Living abroad
Campus safety
Average number of crimes in country
41
Average number of crimes in state
53
Clubs & teams
Academic / Interest
Social / Cultural / Volunteer
Sports
Arts
Career
Number of national league teams
31
Sport facilities
Tennis courts
11
Football / Track fields
—
Basketball courts
—
Squash courts
—
Badminton courts
—
Swimming pool
2
Indoor gyms
2
Equestrian
Not available
Golf
Not available
Library and dormitory
Number of libraries
1
Number of dormitories
23
About the city
Living cost
Housing cost
USD
3,346
/ year
City weather
Jan–Mar
- Humidity
21 - 32%
- Temperature
- 2°10°
Apr–Jun
- Humidity
23 - 26%
- Temperature
- 5°19°
Jul–Sep
- Humidity
21 - 27%
- Temperature
- 10°21°
Oct–Dec
- Humidity
30 - 37%
- Temperature
- 2°14°
Urban distance
Nearest international airport
East Midlands Airport
Distance between airport and university
33 km
Transportation modes
Public transportation
- Travel time
- Cost
1 - 1.5 hours
USD 6 - 260
Taxi
- Travel time
- Cost