International students | University of Leicester

Every year we welcome new students from across the globe – more than 4,000 international students from 110 countries study with us.

Joining us in September 2020? Before you arrive make sure you are prepared with key information about the start of your course, visa and registration procedures, accommodation, airport pickups and everything else at our Digital Welcome Hub.
For up-to-date information relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, please see our COVID-19 FAQs.

Looking for study options in 2021, including Masters degrees starting in January? Search for a course below and find usual information on this page.

Entry requirements, visits to your country and information on student life.

Information about the different scholarships available to you.

We now offer a wide range of January start dates for our most popular postgraduate courses.

Find out if your language skills meet our requirements and the ways we can help you improve.

Discover our range of online and distance learning courses.

How international students should apply to Leicester.

Get a feel of what we have to offer and information we think you'll find useful.

Support and advice

Your journey to Leicester and help when you arrive, including visa information.

You can visit Leicester for one year or one semester through the Study Abroad and Erasmus+ schemes.

The GSC offer International Foundation Years that will prepare you to progress to an undergraduate degree.

Leicester is within easy reach of several international airports - or you can come here by train on the Eurostar.

Ignite is our on campus offer that combines online and on campus learning.

Information and support for applying for your visa.