University of Leicester: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #240 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #89 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #25 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #22 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Leicester |
| #4 of 1,090 | For Forensic Science |
| Top100 | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- 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 & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Publications & Citations
University of Leicester majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 715 | 11688 |
| 1992 | 797 | 12501 |
| 1993 | 824 | 12625 |
| 1994 | 938 | 13904 |
| 1995 | 939 | 15101 |
| 1996 | 1011 | 16472 |
| 1997 | 1072 | 18617 |
| 1998 | 1101 | 22015 |
| 1999 | 1218 | 25197 |
| 2000 | 1301 | 28217 |
| 2001 | 1344 | 33561 |
| 2002 | 1303 | 37417 |
| 2003 | 1541 | 42379 |
| 2004 | 1596 | 48253 |
| 2005 | 1771 | 54166 |
| 2006 | 1841 | 62759 |
| 2007 | 2005 | 71162 |
| 2008 | 2206 | 77348 |
| 2009 | 2241 | 90867 |
| 2010 | 2323 | 101855 |
| 2011 | 2581 | 114388 |
| 2012 | 2662 | 129400 |
| 2013 | 2709 | 143686 |
| 2014 | 2681 | 154529 |
| 2015 | 2894 | 165021 |
| 2016 | 2798 | 167089 |
| 2017 | 2895 | 177297 |
| 2018 | 2915 | 171819 |
| 2019 | 3204 | 188987 |
| 2020 | 3594 | 224039 |
| 2021 | 3631 | 243617 |
Tuition
| Undergraduate | Graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Local students | $11,250 | $6,250 |
| International students | $18,750 | $13,750 |
The University of Leicester has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Arts | Humanities | – | + | + | + |
| Business | Politics | Social Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| Languages | Culture | Linguistics | – | + | + | + |
| Nursing | Health | Pharmacy | Medicine | – | + | + | + |
| Engineering | IT | – | + | + | + |
| Maths | Natural Sciences | – | + | + | + |
| 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
- comediantelevision presenter
- Biography
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Robert Renwick Mortimer is an English comedian, podcast presenter, and actor. He is known for his work with Vic Reeves as part of their Vic and Bob comedy double act, and more recently the Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing series with comedian Paul Whitehouse. He has also appeared on 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
- aristocratresearcher
- Biography
-
Mako Komuro, formerly Princess Mako of Akishino (眞子内親王, Mako Naishinnō), is 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 Empress Emerita Michiko. She married Kei Komuro, a paralegal, on 26 October 2021. As a result of her marriage to a commoner, she gave up her imperial title and left the imperial family, as required by the Imperial Household Law.
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Storm Thorgerson
- Occupations
- photographerdesignergraphic designerfilm director
- Biography
-
Storm Elvin Thorgerson was an English graphic designer 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 Led Zeppelin, Phish, Black Sabbath, UFO, Peter Gabriel, the Alan Parsons Project, Genesis, Yes, Kansas, Dream Theater, Muse, the Mars Volta, The Cranberries, Helloween and Ween.
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Atifete Jahjaga
- Occupations
- politicianpolice officer
- Biography
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Atifete Jahjaga is a Kosovo-Albanian politician who served as the third President of Kosovo. She was the first female President of the Republic of Kosovo, the first non-partisan candidate and the youngest female head of state to be elected to the top office. She served as Deputy Director of the Kosovo Police, holding the rank of General Lieutenant Colonel, the most senior among women officers in Southeastern Europe.
General info
| Founded | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Accreditation | Privy Council |
| Motto | Ut Vitam Habeant So that they may have life |
| Academic structure | Faculty of Medicine and Biological Sciences Faculty of Arts Faculty of Law Faculty of Science Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Engineering |
| Affiliations and memberships | Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) European University Association (EUA) Universities UK |
Location and Contacts
| Address | University Road Leicester, East Midlands, LE1 7RH United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 464,000 |
| Phone | +44 (116) 252 2522 |
| Fax | +44 (116) 252 2200 |