How to apply as an international student
Dependent on the level of study you are applying for, there are a number of options available to international students.
Undergraduates
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
International students wishing to study an undergraduate course at a UK university may be able to apply through (UCAS) if your school or college is registered with the service. UCAS provide application advice for international students eligible to use this application method.
UCAS Extra
Not holding any offers and want to join us in September 2024? Extra is another chance for you to gain a place at university or college, between 28 February and 4 July 2024. If you used all five of your choices on your original application, have received decisions from all five, and weren’t accepted, or if you declined the offers you received, you will be able to use Extra.
Contact our in-country teams
Our regional teams are available to guide you through the application process, or to answer any questions you may have about studying at Leicester.
Contact our admissions team
Our admissions team are available to answer any questions you may have about applying to study at Leicester. They can also guide you through the application process if you already have your grades.
Apply using an agent
We work with a network of agents who can support you through the application process.
Postgraduates
Apply directly to the University
International students can apply directly to study at Leicester. When making an application, make sure you have the following documents:
- Academic qualifications and transcripts
- Personal statement
- References, or the name and contact details of people we can request references from (at least one must be an academic referee)
- Proof of English language competency (if English is not your first language)
The more documentation you are able to provide, the quicker the decision-making process will be. You can upload electronic versions of your supporting documentation.
Contact our in-country teams
Our regional teams are available to guide you through the application process, or to answer any questions you may have about studying at Leicester.
Apply using an agent
We work with a network of agents who can support you through the application process.
Distance and online learning
Apply directly to the University
International students can apply directly to study at Leicester. See our guidance for making a distance or online learning application.
Browse our distance and online learning courses and apply for your course of choice
Apply using an agent
We work with a network of agents who can support you through the application process.
Research degrees (PhDs)
How you apply for funded studentship opportunities depends on the specific opportunity you are applying for. Opportunities in our three colleges: the College of Life Sciences, the College of Science and Engineering, and the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, offer a direct application process. Whereas Research Council studentships have a variety of application methods.