Studying at Leicester

Once you have been nominated to us by your home university, we will send you full details on how to apply, along with a link to the application form. This form will ask you to provide your personal information, previous qualifications and home university details. 

You must also upload the following documents:

• Current university transcript (minimum CGPA 3.0).
• Copy of the photo-ID page of your passport.
• Personal statement - for example, outlining: your passion for your chose subjects, your determination and focus, experience and aspirations. Typically a maximum of 4,000 characters (approximately one side of A4)
• If English is not your first language, please provide evidence of your proficiency in English. We require a minimum IELTS level for each subject listed below:
  • Science* modules: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent (*Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Physics)
  • English Language (ELTU) modules: 6.0 IELTS
  • All other modules: 6.5 IELTS overall
  • For modules in Law, you need at least a 6.0 in writing, as well as 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading.
  • For modules in Geography, you need at least 6.0 in each component.

Further notes on English language requirements:

• Please note that for all subject areas, you will need to obtain at least a 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking in IELTS (or equivalent).
• Test results are only valid for two years.
• Please see our University's English Language requirements for more information.

We will contact you to advise you on how and when to select your modules (classes).

• You will be contacted by the Study Abroad team to select your preferred modules (classes). Choices will be subject to departmental approval and availability.
• If you are applying for a Student Visa, request a CAS by logging into My Student Record.

Once we have determined your eligibility for the programme, we will send you full details on how to apply, along with a link to the application form. This form will ask you to provide your personal information, previous qualifications and current/former home university details.

You must also upload the following documents:

• Current university transcript (minimum CGPA 3.0).
• Copy of the photo-ID page of your passport.
• Personal statement - for example, outlining: your passion for your chose subjects, your determination and focus, experience and aspirations. Typically a maximum of 4,000 characters (approximately one side of A4)
• Two academic references
• If English is not your first language, please provide evidence of your proficiency in English. We require a minimum IELTS level for each subject listed below:
  • Science* modules: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent (*Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Physics)
  • English Language (ELTU) modules: 6.0 IELTS
  • All other modules: 6.5 IELTS overall
  • For modules in Law, you need at least a 6.0 in writing, as well as 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading.
  • For modules in Geography, you need at least 6.0 in each component.

Further notes on English language requirements:

• Please note that for all subject areas, you will need to obtain at least a 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking in IELTS (or equivalent).
• Test results are only valid for two years.
• Please see our University's English Language requirements for more information.

We will contact you to advise you on how and when to select your modules (classes).

• You will be contacted by the Study Abroad team to select your preferred modules (classes). Choices will be subject to departmental approval and availability.
• If you are applying for a Student Visa, request a CAS by logging into My Student Record.