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About The Leicester
The University of Leicester ( LEST-ər) is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park. The university's predecessor, University College, Leicester, gained university status in 1957. The university had an income of £395.0 million in 2024/25, of which £84.9 million was from research grants, with an expenditure of £407.3 million. The university is known for the invention of genetic fingerprinting, and for partially funding the discovery and the DNA identification of the remains of King Richard III in Leicester.
What Students Say
The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 88% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 87% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
Academic support is accessible; 64% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 93% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
The community feel here is incredible. 92% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 82% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.