University of Leicester: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 264 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 101 of 2,786 | In Europe |
| # 24 of 163 | In United Kingdom |
| # 21 of 131 | In England |
| # 1 of 2 | In Leicester |
| # 1 of 1,035 | For Forensic Science |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
39%
Enrollment
24,409
Male:Female Ratio
46:54
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Vocational Certificate of Education or General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) with passes in 5 approved subjects of which 2 must be at Advanced ('A') level, or equivalent, or passes in 4 subjects of which at least 3 must be at 'A' level, or equivalent. Also International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, and a wide variety of international qualifications. Those whose first language is not English and who has not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately prior to the commencement of the course are required to have a recognized English language qualification e.g., British Council IELTS-6.5 |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 24,409 |
We've calculated the 39% acceptance rate for University of Leicester based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Leicester.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of Leicester faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Leicester.
College : Arts, Humanities and Law
American Studies
Archaeology
Art History
Arts and Humanities
English
French
Geography
German
Heritage Preservation
History
Italian
Law
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Museum Studies
Spanish
Translation and Interpretation
College : Medicine, Biological Sciences and Psychology
Biochemistry
Biology
Genetics
Medicine
Physiology
Psychology
Surgery
College : Science and Engineering
Astronomy and Space Science
Astrophysics
Chemistry
Engineering
Geography
Geology
Mathematics and Computer Science
Natural Sciences
Physics
College : Social Sciences
Communication Studies
Criminology
Economics
Education
Management
Media Studies
Political Sciences
Social Sciences
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Leicester.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor's Degree
Arts and Humanities
Engineering
Law
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Surgery
Master's Degree
Arts and Humanities
Biological and Life Sciences
Chemistry
Engineering
Geology
Law
Management
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Physics
Social Sciences
Doctorate
Adult Education
American Studies
Ancient Civilizations
Archaeology
Art History
Astronomy and Space Science
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biology
Cardiology
Chemistry
Civil Security
Clinical Psychology
Computer Science
Criminal Law
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Genetics
Geography
Geology
Health Sciences
History
Immunology
International Relations and Diplomacy
Law
Management
Mathematics
Media Studies
Medicine
Modern Languages
Oncology
Pharmacy
Physics
Political Sciences
Psychology
Religion
Social Sciences
Sociology
Toxicology
Translation and Interpretation
Urban Studies
Writing
Research profile
University of Leicester is a world-class research university with 91,815 scientific papers published and 3,230,947 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
48,186
/ 2,105,544
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
43,401
/ 1,394,308
|
| Medicine |
39,537
/ 1,706,993
|
| Chemistry |
36,461
/ 1,678,136
|
| Physics |
35,106
/ 1,221,398
|
| Computer Science |
34,145
/ 1,258,168
|
| Environmental Science |
34,053
/ 1,177,732
|
| Engineering |
33,973
/ 1,163,336
|
| Genetics |
23,403
/ 1,176,000
|
| Biochemistry |
22,974
/ 1,220,332
|
| Political Science |
22,959
/ 680,761
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
22,820
/ 737,535
|
| Psychology |
21,870
/ 831,384
|
| Law |
21,424
/ 663,223
|
| Sociology |
20,272
/ 699,575
|
| Geography and Cartography |
20,031
/ 583,505
|
| Geology |
19,729
/ 750,399
|
| Philosophy |
18,631
/ 515,032
|
| Pathology |
16,999
/ 840,476
|
| Mathematics |
15,815
/ 658,117
|
| History |
15,110
/ 333,539
|
| Organic chemistry |
14,859
/ 594,523
|
| Business |
13,228
/ 402,091
|
| Statistics |
12,549
/ 575,025
|
| Paleontology |
12,316
/ 522,589
|
| Materials Science |
12,085
/ 416,455
|
| Economics |
11,886
/ 378,551
|
| Psychiatry |
11,866
/ 498,050
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
11,817
/ 442,488
|
| Archaeology |
11,213
/ 299,741
|
| Ecology |
10,878
/ 441,755
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
9,929
/ 305,436
|
| Surgery |
9,756
/ 383,897
|
| Optics |
9,229
/ 328,669
|
| Linguistics |
8,945
/ 263,105
|
| Art & Design |
8,206
/ 191,213
|
| Public Health |
7,323
/ 403,277
|
| Demography |
6,733
/ 375,299
|
| Immunology |
6,598
/ 307,315
|
| Neuroscience |
6,390
/ 244,351
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Karen-Mae Hill
diplomat
Karen-Mae Hill, OBE is the High Commissioner for Antigua and Barbuda to the United Kingdom and member of the Commonwealth's Board of Governors. Hill is also the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Antigua and Barbuda to the Republic of Estonia, Non-resident Ambassador to Ireland, the Federal Republic of Germany and Lithuania.
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2. Ian Bryant
1965-. (aged 61)
computer scientist
Ian Bryant is a British academic. He is primarily involved in promoting Trustworthy Software and Systems, and in Standardisation.
3. Clive Ballard
1964-. (aged 62)
university teacher
researcher
Clive Ballard is a British, world-leading expert in dementia. He is currently professor of age-related diseases at the University of Exeter and interim deputy pro-vice-chancellor and dean of the University of Exeter Medical School.
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4. Martin Barstow
1979-1982 (aged 3)
astronomer
Martin Barstow is a Professor of Astrophysics and Space Science at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester and the former President of the Royal Astronomical Society.
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