A Leading UK University | University of Leicester
We’re University of the Year! Proud to be the Daily Mail University of the Year 2025 and twice shortlisted for University of the Year (THE Awards 2024 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) .
About the University of Leicester
We are unique as the only university in Europe founded by its community as a living memorial to those who made sacrifices in the First World War. A university built on the hope for a better future reflected in our motto: Ut vitam habeant – So that they may have life.
Rankings - About the University of Leicester
Leicester is ranked ninth in the UK for Student Support in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023. Sustainability. The University is ranked 49th out of 1,591 universities in the world - and 10th in the UK - in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking.
Open Days - University of Leicester
Book an Open Day at the University of Leicester. Take a tour of campus, speak to our expert academics and meet our current students. Become a Citizen of Change at a Top 30 university.
Remote Access - University of Leicester
Access University Systems If you need to sign in, enter your full University email address (username@student.le.ac.uk or username@leicester.ac.uk). University email
International students - University of Leicester
The University of Leicester received a gold rating in Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. This means our student experience and student outcomes are typically outstanding.
Explore our research - University of Leicester
The University of Leicester received a gold rating in Teaching Excellence Framework 2023. This means our student experience and student outcomes are typically outstanding.
How to apply - University of Leicester
If you have reached this page, that means you have taken a look at our courses, our support and our facilities and come to a decision: Leicester is the place for me. Now let's get your application sorted out. Make sure that your qualifications match what we're looking for.
School of Physics and Astronomy | University of Leicester
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester combines world-class scientific research with an environment of excellence in Physics teaching and learning.
Courses - University of Leicester
Use our course search to find a degree that's right for you at the University of Leicester.