Yes, it is hard to get into the University of Leicester as the acceptance rate here is around 39% as per an unofficial source.
To raise the chances of admission, Indian students should have at least 75 to 85% in class 12th for the Leicester UG courses and for PG courses, these students would need a U
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The University of Leicester has just one campus located about one mile South of the city centre, next to Victoria Park.
This main campus is the prime location for academic departments which are the David Wilson Library, the Percy Gee Students Union and landmarks like Attenborough Tower along with the
The University of Leicester is ranked well in the UK as well as internationally. As per the QS Rankings 2026, this university has been ranked #36 in the year 2026. Globally, this ranking was #314.
The Guardian ranks the University of Leicester at #40 in the year 2026 which is an improvemen
Yes, Leicester is more affordable for Indian students to live in compared to London. Rated one of the most affordable cities in the UK for Indian students, the average monthly cost of living in Leicester for Indian students ranges between GBP 650 and GBP 1,100 (INR 82.2 K and INR 1.4 Lakhs).
It
Yes, Indian students can pay their tuition fee in 2 installments at the Uni of Leicester. At least 50% of the annual fee is paid at the start of the course. The rest is paid as per the installment plan mentioned below:
| Course Start Month | First Instalment Due | Second Instalment Due |
|---|---|---|
| Aug to Dec | Prior to the start of course | Feb 1 |
| Jan to Mar | Prior to the start of course | May 1 |
| Apr or May | Prior to the start of course | Sep 1 |
| Jun or July | Prior to the start of course | Nov 1 |
The initial deposit for Indian students at the Leicester Uni is GBP 3,000 (INR 3.8 Lakhs). The deposit is mandatory to confirm enrolment to the chosen course at the Uni of Leicester.
The deposit can be refunded in case:
- UK student visa application gets rejected
- Student fails to meet the conditions of a
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