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
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE World University Rankings update. University of Leicester achieves place 201.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: University of Leicester ranks 62 in the latest The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian League Table update. University of Leicester achieves place 48.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking update. University of Leicester achieves place 301.

University rankings

    • #27 
    • #35 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #48 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #38 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #201 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #54 
    • #272 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #301 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #21 
    • #217 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #301 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #582 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #418 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #246 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #227 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #291 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #233 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #181 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #61 
    • #418 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #12 
    • #76 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe
    [Published 30 April, 2019]
    • #31 
    • #301 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #269 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #49 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #58 
    • #616 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

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

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #24 
    • #151 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Business

    • #27 
    • #37 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #62 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #45 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #451 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #501 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #31 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #151 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #18 
    • #242 
    Artificial Intelligence
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #38 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #176 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #272 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #33 
    • #451 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Education

    • #21 
    • #151 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #201 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #351 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #14 
    • #15 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #301 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #27 
    • #587 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #505 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #19 
    General Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #24 
    General Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #28 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #33 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #978 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #613 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #10 
    • #12 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #51 
    Communication & Media Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #9 
    • #10 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #37 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #151 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #17 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #16 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Italian
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #16 
    • #20 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #33 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #176 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #34 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #301 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #26 
    • #38 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #47 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #5 
    • #18 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #143 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #45 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #257 
    Immunology
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #10 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #17 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #56 
    • #71 
    Nursing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    Nursing
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #301 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #15 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #40 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #51 
    Public Health
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #26 
    • #34 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #201 
    Biological Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #251 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #349 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #62 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #273 
    Biology & Biochemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #21 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #42 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #25 
    • #501 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Earth & Marine Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #515 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #31 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #191 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #263 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #278 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #176 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #290 
    Physical Sciences
    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]
    • #21 
    • #401 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #351 
    Physics & Astronomy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #15 
    • #19 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #51 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #8 
    Criminology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #48 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #48 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #430 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #401 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #37 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #151 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #22 
    • #26 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #30 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #30 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #243 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #33 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #37 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #37 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #55 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #342 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #177 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #251 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #27 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #28 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #24 
    • #118 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #17 
    • #101 
    Sports Related Subjects
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for University of Leicester

Criminology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8 
Social Studies & Humanities
English The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Languages & Literature
Medicine CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Medicine & Health
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#12 
Journalism & Media Studies
Aerospace Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#15 
Engineering
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#20 
Law
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#21 
Natural Sciences
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#31 
Business
Mathematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#38 
Mathematics
Computer Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#38 
Computer Science

Student Reviews for University of Leicester

Student satisfaction:
4.4 (based on 355 student reviews)

“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

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Leicester

  Course
1 Physics - MPhys 100/100 (8 student reviews)
2 Physics with Space Science - BSc 94/100 (23 student reviews)
3 Physics with Astrophysics - MPhys 94/100 (23 student reviews)
4 Physiotherapy - BSc 92/100 (46 student reviews)
5 English and History - BA 89/100 (32 student reviews)
6 Modern and Contemporary History - BA 89/100 (32 student reviews)
7 International Relations and History - BA 89/100 (32 student reviews)
8 Ancient History and History - BA 89/100 (32 student reviews)
9 History and American Studies - BA 89/100 (32 student reviews)
10 History and Archaeology - BA 89/100 (32 student reviews)

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of University of Leicester

  Course Median Salary (15 months after graduation)
1 Clinical Sciences - BSc £33,500.00
2 Medicine - MBChB £33,500.00
3 Aerospace Engineering - BEng £28,500.00
4 Aerospace Engineering - MEng £28,500.00
5 Software Engineering - BSc £28,000.00
6 Computer Science - MComp £28,000.00
7 Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence - BSc £28,000.00
8 General Engineering - MEng £27,500.00
9 Mechanical Engineering - BEng £27,500.00
10 Mechanical Engineering - MEng £27,500.00
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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
73 /100
667 total respondents

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

Student composition of University of Leicester

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
Mathematical Sciences:
515
Nursing and Midwifery:
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
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

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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 29 rankings of University of Leicester.

University of Leicester achieved #35 in The Times Good University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 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.

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