Study in UK for Indian Students
About University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a leading public research university founded in 1921 and established as a living memorial to those who lost their lives in the First World War, making it the only university in Europe created for this purpose. Its motto, Ut Vitam Habeant, meaning 'so that they may have life', reflects a founding commitment to education as a force for positive change in the world. Granted its Royal Charter in 1957, the university has since grown into one of the UK's most respected research institutions, with over 20,000 students from more than 150 countries. It is located in Leicester city centre, in the heart of the East Midlands, within easy reach of major UK cities.
The university is widely recognised for its research excellence and teaching quality. It is globally famous for its research contributions: the discovery of DNA fingerprinting by Professor Alec Jeffreys in 1984, the identification of the remains of King Richard III in 2012, and its hosting of Europe's largest university-based space research facility.
Why the University of Leicester for Indian Students?
The University of Leicester is a strong and well-rounded option for Indian students who want a research-active, Gold-rated university in a city that is genuinely welcoming, affordable, and diverse. Leicester is consistently recognised as one of the UK's most multicultural cities, with a large and well-established South Asian community, a wide range of Indian restaurants and groceries, temples, and cultural events that make settling in feel natural and familiar.
The university guarantees a place in university accommodation for all first-year students and provides all undergraduates with 100 hours of guaranteed work-based learning throughout their degree; a commitment found at very few UK universities. Indian students from CBSE and other recognised boards have clear entry pathways at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
