University of Leicester
URN: 133832 • Leicester LE1 7RH
Overview
- Name
- University of Leicester
- URN
- 133832
- Type
- Higher education institutions
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 43.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nishan Canagarajah (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01162522522
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- University Road, Leicester LE1 7RH
Summary
The University of Leicester, located in Leicester, is a mixed-gender higher education institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and student satisfaction. It offers a diverse range of over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate courses across various disciplines, including Law, Psychology, and Engineering. The university is recognised for its world-class teaching and research, having achieved a Gold Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and ranking in the top 30 for research quality according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
Leicester fosters a supportive community for its students, encouraging them to become "Citizens of Change." The university provides tailored educational experiences, including opportunities for international students and distance learning options. Additionally, the institution is dedicated to enhancing student life, as evidenced by its high ranking for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
The university also engages in impactful research and community initiatives, such as its free Legal Advice Clinic, which supports vulnerable populations. With a focus on personal and academic growth, the University of Leicester aims to prepare students to be future leaders and innovators.
Leicester fosters a supportive community for its students, encouraging them to become "Citizens of Change." The university provides tailored educational experiences, including opportunities for international students and distance learning options. Additionally, the institution is dedicated to enhancing student life, as evidenced by its high ranking for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey.
The university also engages in impactful research and community initiatives, such as its free Legal Advice Clinic, which supports vulnerable populations. With a focus on personal and academic growth, the University of Leicester aims to prepare students to be future leaders and innovators.
Useful links
- Our governance (governance)
- Visit Our governance (governance)
- Council The University's supreme governing body. (governance)
- Court The University's main external 'stakeholder' body. (governance)
- Senate Custodian of the institution's academic integrity. (governance)
- Faith-based support Resources for a number of faith groups represented on campus. (sen)
- Executive Board Steers the University's strategic direction. (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team Determines the University's strategic approach. (sen)
- Latest news Send us your stories, learn what others are doing. (sen)
- 29 Sep 2025 Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function Eating fruit may reduce the effects of air pollution on lung function, according (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- The Children's Hospital School (67.0)
- Ellesmere College (64.2)
- Ash Field Academy (63.6)
- Keyham Lodge School (63.0)
- Leicester Islamic Academy (62.0)
Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- -
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 | |||||
| 2022-09-11 | |||||
| 2021-09-11 | |||||
| 2020-09-11 |
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