Education
The pathway curriculum, developed in line with the University and to strict quality standards, has been designed for international students who fall just below direct entry criteria (English or academic).
Research
The University is proud to be one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities; leading in the excellence of the research, yet distinctive for the genuine connection with the teaching approach.
Career
Six months after graduation more than 94% of Leicester students are either working or continuing their studies.
Short Courses
University Ranking
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
201 -38
2023
163 22
2022
185
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
272 7
2023
279 -43
2022
236
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Student services
During your International Foundation Year, you will benefit from the excellent support offered by GSC staff. They will get to know you during your time at the Centre and are happy to help you with any queries, worries or concerns.
Housing services
Leicester has a large student population so there is a wide range of high-quality student accommodation available across the city. The Global Study Centre (GSC) team work closely with the University Accommodation Office to find the right place for each student to live, ensuring that students mix with other University of Leicester students, creating great social opportunities for all.
Library services
Access to University facilities, including the library, study spaces, computer suites and Students’ Union.
Student clubs
The University has spent millions on completely redesigning the Students’ Union building at the heart of the campus. As well as great food and helpful student support services, the Students’ Union has more than 250 clubs and societies catering for many diverse interests, sports, academic subjects and nationalities.