Rankings of University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is a research university that receives its funding from public sources, located in Leicester, England. Its main campus is approximately one mile south of the city centre, close to Victoria Park and Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College. As for the other campuses, the Fielding Johnson Building is home to the university’s administration offices, while the Attenborough Tower and Engineering Building house the College of Social Sciences and laboratories respectively.

Latest ranking updates for University of Leicester
  • July 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. University of Leicester achieves place 269.
  • July 2024: University of Leicester ranks 649 in the latest CWTS Leiden Ranking from Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands.
  • June 2024: Us News announced latest results of US News: Best Global Universities with University of Leicester in position 194.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #347.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #30 
    • #493 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Business

    • #21 
    • #24 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #26 
    • #35 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #41 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #251 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #272 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #19 
    • #151 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #251 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #351 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #14 
    • #15 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #587 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #505 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #31 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #33 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #33 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #978 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #9 
    • #10 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #20 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #27 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #10 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #16 
    • #20 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #30 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #36 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #151 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #351 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #26 
    • #37 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #37 
    • #47 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #48 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #5 
    • #10 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #11 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #17 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #201 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #45 
    • #62 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #28 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #35 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #601 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #767 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #20 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #25 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #191 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #21 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #35 
    • #47 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #65 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #44 
    • #401 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #430 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #37 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #101 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #26 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #30 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #30 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #201 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #45 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #37 
    • #51 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #55 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #342 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #49 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #177 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #24 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #32 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #118 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #201 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Leicester

Italian CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Languages & Literature
Medicine The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#10 
Medicine & Health
History The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#12 
Social Studies & Humanities
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
Engineering
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#20 
Law
Geology The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#20 
Natural Sciences
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#24 
Business
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#35 
Computer Science
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#37 
Mathematics
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#151 
Education

Student Ratings for University of Leicester

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.1 (based on 1724 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.9 (based on 1486 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.1 (based on 238 student ratings)

“This university is a great place to study. I especially enjoyed spending time on the campus grounds with my friends and colleagues between classes, and the layout of the campus is very well planned out. My best praise goes to the library, which is very well equipped with its resources for students, but is also designed in a way that really lets students study in peace. I would happily recommend Leicester to friends and family.”

About University of Leicester

PROS

  • Students at Leicester praise the quality of the comfortable campus library, remarking that it’s designed with practical use in mind.
  • It’s common for students to express that courses and programs are well -structured, as learners are constantly working but without becoming overwhelmed.
  • Ranking among the global top 250 by QS World University Rankings, and Times Higher Education.

CONS

  • One common criticism from students is that the admissions office tends to be slow when it comes to responding to emails. For this reason it may be recommendable for students to call in and ask their questions directly.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1921
Telephone:
+44 116 252 2522
Address:
University Road
LE1 7RH, Leicester
England UK
Website:
https://le.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
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  • Medicine at the University of Leicester
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of University of Leicester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
1486 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 250 students of University of Leicester participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Leicester in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 75.6

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of University of Leicester

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
10870
postgraduates:
4215
Total:
15085
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
2155
Medicine (Non-Specific):
1600
Biosciences:
1430
Law:
1320
Computing:
1195
Engineering (Non-Specific):
1095
Psychology:
825
Economics:
695
Physics and Astronomy:
545
Nursing and Midwifery:
515
Mathematical Sciences:
515
Social Policy:
450
Politics:
360
History:
320
Chemistry:
315
Education and Teaching:
250
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
230
English Studies:
205
Sociology:
180
Archaeology:
165
Languages and Area Studies :
135
Creative Arts and Design:
20
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
1175
China:
1045
Canada:
420
Saudi Arabia:
140
Nigeria:
130
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
105
United States:
45
Pakistan:
45
United Arab Emirates:
45
Malaysia:
40
Brunei:
30
Kenya:
25
Singapore:
20
Thailand:
15
Kuwait:
15
Oman:
15
Qatar:
15
Bangladesh:
15
Indonesia:
15
Tanzania:
10
Trinidad and Tobago:
10
Bermuda:
10
Russia:
10
Turkey:
10
Lebanon:
10
Taiwan:
10
Sri Lanka:
10
Japan:
10
Uganda:
10
Zambia:
10
Libya:
10
Ghana:
10
Iran:
5
Azerbaijan:
5
South Africa:
5
Jamaica:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Norway:
5
Switzerland:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Ukraine:
5
Mauritius:
5
Algeria:
5
Jordan:
5
Iraq:
5
Bahrain:
5
Australia:
5
Botswana:
5
Malawi:
5
Cameroon:
5
Egypt:
5
Nepal:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Maldives:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Korea (South):
5
Ivory Coast:
5
Albania:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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FAQ

University of Leicester ranks #26 in England UK in our meta ranking of 123 university rankings. See rankings of all 382 universities in England UK.

University of Leicester ranks #1 in Leicester in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Leicester.

University of Leicester is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 32 rankings of University of Leicester.

University of Leicester achieved #34 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 123 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Leicester.

University of Leicester achieved the highest ranking for Social Studies & Humanities. It is ranked #8 in The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Criminology). See all subject rankings for University of Leicester.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 123 university rankings University of Leicester ranks #1 among universities in Leicester and #26 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of University of Leicester.

In our meta ranking University of Leicester ranks #26 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Leicester. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.
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