Which is better; University of Leicester or De Montfort University?

The campuses of Leicester Uni are located near the vibrant city centre, so there is a safe environment and welcoming environment for students. There are over 150 clubs and societies at this university, ranging from sport and music to culture, volunteering and politics. Also, as a city Leicester as a city has shops, bars, with a thriving culture scene, featuring art galleries, live music venues. 

The UK-based rankings for University of Leicester have been released by The Guardian and the Complete University Guide in 2026. The University of Leicester rank at #40 in Guardian rankings 2026 and It ranks at #33 in the Complete University Guide rankings 2026. These UK-based rankings shows that Leicester Uni ranks among the Top 50 Universities in the UK. 

The Uni of Leicester ranks among the Top 30 in the world for research quality and Top 200 overall in Times Higher Education rankings 2026. This university is ranked #26 globally for research quality and #5 in the UK. Overall, in THE 2026 rankings, Leicester University ranks at #192 position. 

The University of Leicester enrolls students from across the globe, belonging to diverse ethnic groups and having various backgrounds. The student demographics for Leicester University for 2023/24 can be checked out from the table given below:

(Source: UoL equality information report 2024) 

Yes, the University of Leicester acceptance rate for international students is 14.5% as of 2024. Moreover, there are over 4,300 international students currently enrolled on the university's campus grounds, and the university's international alumni represent 198 different nationalities. The international student enrollment trend over the years can be checked out from the table given below: