Founded in 1921, The University of Leicester is a world-renowned university. It won the Royal Charter in 1957. Therefore, it is one of the oldest universities in the UK. According to the Research Assessment Study, Leicester University is ranked 46th place out of 115 universities. Leicester is a commercial and cosmopolitan city with approximately 300,000 inhabitants. The area of the city is surrounded by forests. It located 160 km north of London. Stratford-upon-Avon, Cambridge University and Oxford University are close to the main campus. The train station is also close to the school campus.
The University of Leicester's important Points :
- Dormitory accommodation for new students.
- Scholarships for international students
- Top 20 in the UK's top college list
Education Programs :
- Archaeology and ancient history
- Biological and Medical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Economy
- Engineering
- Film Studies
- Geography
- History
- Art History
- Law
- Management activities
- Media and Contacts
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Medicine
- Modern Languages
- Physics and Astronomy
- Politics and international relations
- Psychology
Who are the graduates of Leicester University ?
David Blanchflower- a member of the UK's Monetary Policy Committee
Lord Stevens- former Metropolitan Police Commander
Sir Robert Young-an old England senior commander
Heather Cooper- astronomer and publisher
Eric Dunning-Sports Sociology
Norbert Elias-German Sociologist
S. Fraser- poet
Required Documents :
Passport, diploma or attestation (translation and notarization), personal statement and reference letters, language certificate (IELTS or TOEFL)