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Leicester University
Dating from the 1920s and granted university status in 1957, Leicester University has been established as a quality institute for higher education in the UK. Leicester University has a student population of several thousand and has been associated with many famous names, including: Lord Richard and Sir David Attenborough, astronaut Jeff Hoffman, astronomer Patrick Moore, renowned authors such as Malcolm Bradbury, and many other noted individuals.
The University of Leicester boasts one of the highest completion rates in the UK and attracts a diverse collection of students; a significant percentage of whom originate from overseas.
The University of Leicester has been rated as Excellent in many areas by the Quality Assurance Agency, particularly excelling in DNA Genetic Fingerprinting and space exploration, as well as being envied for its teachings in the arts, sciences, law, education, medicine, and the social sciences.
Leicester University Campus Life
The campus at Leicester University is one of attractive and architecturally-significant buildings that are all located within a compact setting overlooking Leicester city centre.Catered- and self-catered accommodation is on offer in halls of residence and flats at the excellent Oadby Student Village, while the Student Union, library facilities, and sports facilities are all excellent. In addition, there is also a great focus on the social side of student life at Leicester University, where many cafes, restaurants and eateries are located on-site and within a short walk of the university.
The city of Leicester
Located in the heart of England, Leicester benefits from excellent transport options, via road and rail, while the rest of the world is accessible via nearby Birmingham International Airport.Leicester’s vibrancy and cosmopolitanism is owed mainly to the huge student population, which make up a significant portion of the city’s populace. City centre streets are pedestrianised allowing for unhindered shopping and visitation of the many trendy cafes, fine restaurants and pubs and bars in town.
Student Loans
Leicester University is allowed to charge new, full-time students up to £3,000 a year for tuition fees from September 2006. Many students will apply for a student loan to cover their tuition fees and day to day living costs. Student loans are the best option for borrowing money for college as interest rates are traditionally low and repayments don't start until graduated students are in work and are earning over £15,000.