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University of Leicester

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Leicester, United Kingdom
=191st in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of Leicester

Basic information and contact details for the University of Leicester

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Founded in 1921, in the aftermath of World War I, the University of Leicester was built with the purpose of establishing a living memorial to those who had lost their lives during the conflict. Its motto Ut Vitam Habeant ('so that they may have life') reflects its belief that through research and education, the university would act as a beacon of hope for the future.

 

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Granted its Royal Charter in 1957, Leicester is now one of the UK's leading research universities and prides itself on making contributions that have hade a positive impact on public health, culture, society and the environment.

The university offers over 350 degree programmes across three academic colleges: medicine, biological sciences and psychology, science and engineering, and arts and humanities. Its ethos emphasises a cross-disciplinary approach, innovation and collaboration.

Based in the city of the same name, Leicester has a youthful feel and boasts the largest number of people aged 19 and under in the East Midlands region.

Although it’s the tenth largest city in the UK, it has an abundance of green spaces making it easy to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life. Its main campus, which backs onto 69 acres of park land, is often referred to as the university’s ‘back garden'.

Leicester is one of the most ethnically diverse areas of the UK and its university lays claim to a long-standing record on social inclusiveness.

The city is also among the most economical places to live in the country. In 2015 it was ranked top by HSBC for the second year in a row for being the UK’s most affordable university.

Among the university’s claims to fame are the invention of genetic fingerprinting in 1984 by Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys and the more recent discovery of King Richard III’s mortal remains in a Leicester council car park.

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080100
Overall 59.2
Teaching 34.9
Research Environment 34.9
Research Quality 96.1
Industry 69.7
International Outlook 95.5
50525456586020162017201820192020202120222023202551.1535555.656.15654.856.959.2

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Ranking positions 2016 to 2025
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Impact Rankings

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Impact Rankings 2024
9091929394952020202120222023202493.293.894.691.390.6

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Impact Ranking positions 2020 to 2024
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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Leicester

gender ratio
Student gender ratio
52 F : 48 M (1)
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International student percentage
38% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
14.8 (1)
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Student total
14825 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Leicester

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Physical Sciences201–250th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science201–250th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences251–300th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences151–175th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health101–125th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Law201–250th

  • Law

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities126–150th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design

Education151–175th

  • Education

Engineering251–300th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology201–250th

  • Psychology