Undergraduates

Discover what you can become a citizen of and explore our undergraduate courses

We change lives, we are Citizens of Change

Gold Award

We have been awarded gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)


TEF 2023 Gold Award logo - Teaching Excellence Framework

Top 30 in the UK

We are in the top 30 in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), according to analysis by Times Higher Education


REF 2021 award logo - Research Excellence Framework

25th in the UK

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026


Times Higher Education World University Rankings award logo

Top 15 in the UK

For student satisfaction in the 2025 National Student Survey, according to analysis by The Times


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Why study at Leicester?

Top-rated student experience

At Leicester, our community supports, inspires, and celebrates every success of our students. That’s why our students have ranked us top 10 for Student Experience, twice (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 and The Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and top 15 for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2026. But don’t take out word for it:

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A welcoming and inclusive community

Leicester is one of the UK’s most multicultural cities, and the University reflects this diversity, promoting inclusivity and ensuring students from all backgrounds feel at home.

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Research inspired education

Our teaching is driven by real-world research, giving you an exciting, hands-on learning experiences informed by that real-world research. We're proud that our research is ranked joint 26th in the world (THE World rankings 2026) and top 30* in the UK in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

*according to analysis by Times Higher Education.

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An affordable city, centrally located

Leicester is a busy and exciting student city. Enjoy cultural festivals, modern shopping from well-known brands to unique independents, and fantastic transport connections to the rest of the country. So if you want to, you can visit home easily.

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Your future career supported from day one

Our degrees are designed to help you prepare for your future. We’ve ensured that real world skills are embedded into our courses and we have dedicated careers service right on campus.

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