University of Leicester

For undergraduate applications, the university will decide on the application as quickly as possible. If the university makes an offer of admission, you will receive an official notification through UCAS and an offer letter from the university. Generally, UCAS universities have till May to send all acceptances. For postgraduate applications, the university will let you know whether you have been selected within 28 days of obtaining your application. You may be contacted for more details or invited to an interview.

Applicants should make sure that they send their respective applications to the UCAS office by January 26. Those wishing to study Medicine should do so by October 15. It is always a smart decision to not wait till the last date of applying and send the application earlier. Late applications are accepted throughout the year but it’s the university's prerogative to accept them or not.

International students require to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language because English is the mode of instruction at the University of Leicester. Along with PTE Leicester University accepts many other global English language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL and Duolingo. University of Leicester accepts English Language proficiency scores for all international UG and PG applicants which are given as follows:

The University of Leicester goes back to over 100 years and as a comprehensive university, they offer a variety of broad courses incorporating a spectrum of subjects in a suite of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. Leicester University is known for the following:

• Community Engagement
• The Attenborough connection
• Good leadership and structure
• Well-planned strategies

The tuition fees in a year for international students at University of Leicester are given as follows:

University of Leicester offers admissions to international students in Spring and Fall intakes. Leicester University takes admissions to UG programs through UCAS. Admission deadlines for UG programs depend on admission deadlines of UCAS. Whereas, Leicester University admission deadlines for postgraduate programs vary from course to course. Check below Leicester University admission deadlines for undergraduate programs for international students are given as follows:

Both Leicester University and De Montfort University are popular in the UK and are known for their top-rated academic programs and research. Mentioned below are national and global rankings of both universities for comparison.

The University of Leicester is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom. Leicester University ranking in the UK are under top 50 universities. Check below Leicester University Rankings in the country: 

• The university is ranked at #26 in the UK according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 
• The university is ranked at #38 in the Complete University Guide 2024
• The university is ranked at #48 in the Guardian University Guide 2024