Leicestershire

The University of Leicester is ranked well in the UK as well as internationally. As per the QS Rankings 2026, this university has been ranked #36 in the year 2026. Globally, this ranking was #314. 

The Guardian ranks the University of Leicester at #40 in the year 2026 which is an improvement from what it was in the last year (#34).

Loughborough University QS Ranking 2026 is #29 in the UK, #86 in Europe, and #225 globally. It has managed to stay among the top 100 universities in Europe in the last 3 years, as part of QS World Rankings. Check the table below to see how Loghborough Uni has ranked in recent years:

Loughborough University QS Ranking 2026 is #29 in the UK, #86 in Europe, and #225 globally. It has managed to stay among the top 100 universities in Europe in the last 3 years, as part of QS World Rankings. Check the table below to see how Loghborough Uni has ranked in recent years:

Yes, an interview or a portfolio review is required for some courses at the De Montfort Uni Leicester. Programs that come under the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Humanities are usually the ones that require students to share a portfolio and give an interview.

Yes, DMU Leicester does refund the initial deposit made if the visa gets cancelled or they fail to meet the entry requirements.

However, if a student changes their mind or fail to meet the maintenance requirements, the university may retain the deposit.

To request a refund students need to use the DMU Deposit Refund Request Form.

Students from Punjab, Haryana, UP, and those using a Medium of Instruction (MOI) from any other state, need to pay GBP 10,000 (INR 12.6 Lakhs) before requesting a CAS letter.

Students from other Indian states using any English test score need to pay a minimum 50% of the tuition fee.

Yes, students can defer their entry to the De Montfort Uni in Leicester. Students facing issues with the UK student visa will be automatically deferred to the next possible intake.

In other cases, students can request for a deferral by contacting the Faculty Student Advice Centre or the Immigration Compliance Team.

Yes, Leicester is more affordable for Indian students to live in compared to London. Rated one of the most affordable cities in the UK for Indian students, the average monthly cost of living in Leicester for Indian students ranges between GBP 650 and GBP 1,100 (INR 82.2 K and INR 1.4 Lakhs). 

It costs between GBP 900 and GBP 1,350 (INR 1.13 Lakhs and INR 1.7 Lakhs) to study in London.

1 GBP = INR 126.55

Yes, Indian students can pay their tuition fee in 2 installments at the Uni of Leicester. At least 50% of the annual fee is paid at the start of the course. The rest is paid as per the installment plan mentioned below:

Yes, the De Montfort University in Leicester has an active Indian student community. The community supports Indian students with integration in Leicester.

It also organizes several cultural events related to Diwali, Holi, and Bollywood and gives Indian students in UK a chance to come together.