University of Leicester (L34)

UCAS code: L34

At Leicester, we’re proud to do things a bit differently. We believe that our world-changing research produces the highest quality teaching and will inspire you to go further. Today our University is a lively, energetic and global community, in which dedicated and talented people are anticipating, working towards and helping to shape the future. We envision being a University which is open to talent, not privilege and accessible to everyone with the ability to benefit from higher education.

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Sporty

67%

Medium

Varied union activities

70%

Medium

Creative

52%

Low

Political

57%

Medium

Diverse local nightlife

63%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

% of graduates in work or further study 96% Medium

Average graduate salary £20k Medium

Student satisfaction score 75% Low

Number of students

16,685

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

68%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

47%

of students are male

Young / Mature

14%

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

16%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

309 comments (77 students)

- Good timetable with only the letdown of lectures till 6pm some days. Enjoyed almost all modules taught and lectures have been good. Tutorials cover necessary things to build on lectures content and build understanding
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- My accommodation was good, had friends that had a dated kitchen. The village is lovely but let down by the bus. Library is great and use that a lot. Good students union.
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- Been taught how to access them and accommodation services come round and check how you’re doing. Can email tutours as they provide office hours easily
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- Very fun Wednesdays with o2 academy on campus holding letsdisko. Campus is nice during the day always busy, same in evening
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- Overall been happy with the course, enjoyed pretty much all the modules. There’s a wide range so you learn lots of new things, have labs and tutorials mixed in so interactive learning is taken in
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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- Accommodation was very good, few faults but maintenance came pretty quick only reported things once before a reply. Library is very good lots of space to study and lots of computers available for using. Gym is good and lecture theatres are good too
  
  2024, 2nd year student, Psychology
  
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