Leicester University
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH
Tel: 0116 252 2522
Fax: 0116 252 2200
Website: www.le.ac.uk
Student enquiries: Admissions & Student Recruitment Office. Tel: 0116 252 5281/2674, Fax: 0116 252 2447, Email: admissions(at)le.ac.uk.
Applications: UCAS (direct if occasional, part-time or study abroad)
Overview
Broad study areas: Arts & humanities, science & engineering, social sciences, law, medicine, education.
Students: Total 18,700 (10,200 full-time, 8500 part-time); male/female ratio 1:1. First degree students 9500 (8100 full-time, 1400 part-time) of which 1100 international; 8% mature on entry. Postgraduates 9100 (full-time, part-time, distance learning). Teaching staff 760 full-time, plus part-time.
In Brief
A top UK research-led university.
Location: Leicester, Midlands.
Average UCAS points on entry: 290+.
Admissions information: AS-levels accepted in combination with 2 (usually 3) A-levels or equivalent; Key Skills viewed favourably. UCAS tariff used in addition to subject-specific requirements.
Drop-out rate: 7%.
State school entry: 88%.
Accommodation: All first years housed who apply by required deadline.
