Study at the University of Leicester UK

• The University of Leicester is a leading UK university committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching.
• Leicester is consistently one of the most socially inclusive of the UK’s leading universities with a long-standing commitment to providing fairer and equal access to higher education.
• The University has won Times Higher Awards in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017 and 2018.
• Leicester has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education on three occasions – the highest form of national recognition open to a UK academic or vocational institution.

University of Leicester Rankings at a Glance

• 22nd-28th in the UK and 201st-300th in the world in the Shanghai Ranking
• 38th in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019
• 44th in the Complete University Guide 2020
• 84th in the Guardian University Guide 2020
• Leicester was awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
• Leicester was named runner-up University of the Year in the Times/Sunday Times University Guide 2014
• 76th in the Reuters Top 100 Most Innovative Universities in Europe
• In April 2019 the university was ranked 37th in the inaugural international Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings out of well over 500 institutions from 75 countries worldwide. This ranking places them 8th amongst universities in the UK.

Entry Requirements to Study at University of Leicester UK

General entry requirements (exact requirements may vary from course to course)

Postgraduate Courses: An average of at least 60/75% (depending on the subject that you wish to study in Bachelors. IELTS: 6 with no less than 5.5 in each sub skills (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Undergraduate Courses (after 12th): Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) or Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board) with at least average of 75 %. Many courses at the University of Leicester, you will need 80% overall or higher, along with higher individual marks of 85% in relevant subjects. IELTS: 6 with no less than 5.5 in each components (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

MBA Courses – Postgraduate degree or diploma from a recognised institution. Need a minimum of three years’ appropriate and relevant postgraduate work experience (defined as having worked in a supervisory, managerial or professional role). IELTS – 6.5 or equivalent. GMAT – Score of 550+

University of Leicester, UK Scholarships

The university offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. We encourage students to apply for the relevant scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through the entire scholarship application process at no cost

Scholarships for Indian/International students

President’s Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

This scholarship gives you a 10% fee discount on your tuition fee for each year of full-time study at the University, up to a maximum of three years.

College of Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme

A tuition fee discount of 22%-28% – if you achieve certain grades – is available to international students from eligible countries in Asia and Africa who apply for an undergraduate degree within one of the departments in our College of Science and Engineering, starting at Leicester in September 2019.

College of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

A tuition fee discount of 22% – 28% if you achieve certain grades – is available to international students from eligible countries in Asia and Africa who apply for a postgraduate (Masters) degree within one of the departments in our College of Science and Engineering, starting at Leicester in September 2019.

University of Leicester UK Deadline for Applications

Deadline for Undergraduate Courses after 12th

The normal closing date to receive applications for full-time undergraduate courses is 15th January for September intake. If possible, try to ensure that your application reaches the university by this date. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service also known as UCAS send all applications it receives after 15 January (until 30 June) but the university can’t guarantee they will give the same level of consideration or offer as those that arrive by 15 January except for Medicine which has an earlier closing date of 15 October.

Deadline for Postgraduate Courses

Generally, University of Leicester UK does not have an application deadline for postgraduate courses. However, we recommend all students to apply at least by 15th May for the September start.

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