University of Leicester
Leicester | East Midlands
Ucas code: L34
Source: University of Leicester Students' Union
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Sporty
67%
MEDVaried union activities
70%
MEDCreative
52%
LOWPolitical
57%
MEDDiverse local nightlife
63%
MEDNumber of students
16,855students attended last year
Undergraduate / Postgraduate
72%of students are undergrads
Full-time / Part-time
2%of students are part-time
Male / Female
48%of students are male
Young / Mature
12%of students aged over 21
UK / Non-UK
15%of students here are from outside the UK
What students say about this university

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Course
Very good in general
2018, 2nd year, Clinical Medicine
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Scholarship
My course is more demanding than I assumed it would be . There are many pieces of coursework to do
2018, 2nd year, Law Not Elsewhere Classified
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Support
not high
2018, 1st year, Computer Science Not Elsewhere Classified
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Accommodation
Decided to stay in the same place with a friend - wanted to get applications in early as this is quite a popular place and so...
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2018, 2nd year, Pre Clinical Medicine
Accommodation
Decided to stay in the same place with a friend - wanted to get applications in early as this is quite a popular place and so spaces go fairly quickly.
2018, 2nd year, Pre Clinical Medicine
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Accommodation
Looked online and contacted places within price range. Most places want couples to pay double even though all the landlord...
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2018, 2nd year, Physics Not Elsewhere Classified
Accommodation
Looked online and contacted places within price range. Most places want couples to pay double even though all the landlord provides is the house and all bills are paid by the tenant.
2018, 2nd year, Physics Not Elsewhere Classified
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Support
I went to the uni counselling service and the person I talked to did not help me to find ways to cope.
2018, 2nd year, Physics Not Elsewhere Classified
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Fielding Johnson Building
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Oadby Student Village
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Students head home from rugby match
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Victoria Park
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