University of Leicester: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #264 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #101 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #24 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #21 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Leicester |
| #1 of 1,038 | For Forensic Science |
| Top100 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 24,409
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- le.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 39%*
* The University of Leicester is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Vocational Certificate of Education or General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with passes in 5 approved subjects of which 2 must be at Advanced ('A') level, or equivalent, or passes in 4 subjects of which at least 3 must be at 'A' level, or equivalent. Also International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, and a wide variety of international qualifications. Those whose first language is not English and who has not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately prior to the commencement of the course are required to have a recognized English language qualification e.g., British Council IELTS-6.5 |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 24,409 |
| Full time employee | 1,235 |
| Student:staff ratio | 20:1 |
Research profile
University of Leicester is a world-class research university with 91,815 scientific papers published and 3,230,947 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
University of Leicester majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 960 | 10998 |
| 1994 | 1064 | 11964 |
| 1995 | 1124 | 12722 |
| 1996 | 1233 | 13804 |
| 1997 | 1252 | 15172 |
| 1998 | 1323 | 17686 |
| 1999 | 1447 | 20169 |
| 2000 | 1505 | 22958 |
| 2001 | 1568 | 26495 |
| 2002 | 1594 | 30288 |
| 2003 | 1795 | 34950 |
| 2004 | 1794 | 39366 |
| 2005 | 1995 | 43920 |
| 2006 | 2002 | 49818 |
| 2007 | 2256 | 56291 |
| 2008 | 2263 | 62787 |
| 2009 | 2262 | 75781 |
| 2010 | 2521 | 81365 |
| 2011 | 2816 | 90192 |
| 2012 | 3198 | 100896 |
| 2013 | 2924 | 110728 |
| 2014 | 2928 | 119269 |
| 2015 | 3256 | 127318 |
| 2016 | 2933 | 133929 |
| 2017 | 3044 | 143698 |
| 2018 | 3421 | 157189 |
| 2019 | 3584 | 173639 |
| 2020 | 4199 | 205110 |
| 2021 | 4212 | 235446 |
| 2022 | 3956 | 232235 |
| 2023 | 3973 | 240363 |
| 2024 | 3458 | 239142 |
| 2025 | 2633 | 211690 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Leicester.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Surgery |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Law, Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics, Social Sciences |
| Doctorate | Adult Education, American Studies, Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Cardiology, Chemistry, Civil Security, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Criminal Law, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Health Sciences, History, Immunology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Mathematics, Media Studies, Medicine, Modern Languages, Oncology, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences, Sociology, Toxicology, Translation and Interpretation, Urban Studies, Writing |
University of Leicester alumni
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Bob Mortimer
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision presenterwritercomedianactor
- Biography
-
Robert Renwick Mortimer is an English comedian, television presenter, writer and actor. He is one half of the comedy double act Reeves and Mortimer with Vic Reeves, and appears in the Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing series with Paul Whitehouse. He has appeared on TV panel shows such as Would I Lie to You? and Taskmaster.
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Mako Komuro
- Enrolled in the University of Leicester
- 2014-2016 graduated with Master of Arts in museology
- Occupations
- researcheraristocrat
- Biography
-
Mako Komuro, formerly Princess Mako of Akishino (眞子内親王, Mako Naishinnō), is a Japanese art historian and a former member of the Japanese imperial family. She is the eldest child of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko, niece of Emperor Naruhito, and granddaughter of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and his wife, Empress Emerita Michiko. In October 2021, upon her marriage to a commoner, Princess Mako formally lost her title, as required by the Imperial Household Law.
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Storm Thorgerson
- Occupations
- graphic designerfilm directordesignerphotographer
- Biography
-
Storm Elvin Thorgerson was an English art director and music video director. He is best known for closely working with the group Pink Floyd through most of their career, and also created album or other art for 10cc, the Alan Parsons Project, Black Sabbath, Catherine Wheel, the Cranberries, Led Zeppelin, the Mars Volta, Muse, and Phish.
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Atifete Jahjaga
- Years
- 1975-.. (age 51)
- Occupations
- politicianpolice officer
- Biography
-
Atifete Jahjaga is a Kosovar Albanian politician who served as President of Kosovo. She was the first female President of Kosovo, the first non-partisan candidate to hold the office, and the youngest female head of state to be elected to the position. Prior to her presidency, Jahjaga served as Deputy Director of the Kosovo Police, holding the rank of General Lieutenant Colonel, the highest rank achieved by a female officer in Southeastern Europe.
University of Leicester faculties and divisions
| College : Arts, Humanities and Law | American Studies, Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, English, French, Geography, German, Heritage Preservation, History, Italian, Law, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Museum Studies, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| College : Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology | Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Physiology, Psychology, Surgery |
| College : Science and Engineering | Astronomy and Space Science, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| College : Social Sciences | Communication Studies, Criminology, Economics, Education, Management, Media Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences |
General information
| Founded | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Ut Vitam Habeant So that they may have life |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Road Leicester, LE1 7RH United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 369,000 |