Study in Leicester

Leicester sits in the East Midlands, around 90 miles northwest of London, and has over two thousand years of continuous history, from a Roman settlement through to a major Victorian manufacturing centre. It’s also one of the UK’s most ethnically diverse cities. StudyUKToday works with two real universities here.

What Leicester Is Actually Like

Leicester’s Roman roots go back to around AD 47, and the Jewry Wall, a surviving fragment of Roman-era masonry, is one of the more striking reminders of that history. More recently, Leicester made international news in 2012 when King Richard III’s remains were discovered beneath a car park in the city centre, later reburied in Leicester Cathedral in 2015, a genuinely significant archaeological event. In between, the city built its wealth on Victorian-era hosiery, textiles and footwear manufacturing.

Leicester is one of the UK’s most ethnically diverse cities, shaped by waves of immigration since the Second World War from Poland, Ireland, India, Uganda and Eastern Europe among others, and that diversity is a genuine, everyday part of the city’s character, food and community life. Leicester City F.C. and Leicester Tigers rugby club give the city a strong sporting identity too. Getting around is straightforward via the Midland Main Line and good motorway access via the M1 and M69.

Studying in Leicester

Leicester is home to two real universities StudyUKToday works with here, listed in the “Universities in Leicester” section below: the University of Leicester, a research university, and De Montfort University, based in the city centre.

Leicester’s cost of living is generally lower than London and competitive with other East Midlands cities, though it still varies by area, so check current figures directly with your university’s accommodation office.

How StudyUKToday Helps

Whichever Leicester university and course you’re aiming for, our services stay the same: course selection, university matching, document review, application support, and offer acceptance guidance, working toward the same UK university application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do students choose Leicester?

Two real universities, one of the UK’s most ethnically diverse cities, and a genuinely deep, continuous history going back over two thousand years.

Is Leicester affordable for international students?

Generally more affordable than London and competitive with other East Midlands cities, though costs still vary by area. Confirm current figures with your university’s accommodation office.

How many universities are there in Leicester?

StudyUKToday works with two real universities in Leicester, listed in the “Universities in Leicester” section on this page: the University of Leicester and De Montfort University.

What is Leicester known for?

Its Roman and medieval history, the 2012 discovery of King Richard III’s remains, and being one of the UK’s most ethnically diverse cities.