How many universities does Leicester have?

Our index lists 2 universities in Leicester with 349 study programmes between them, 349 taught in English.

Is Leicester affordable for students?

Leicester scores 9/10 on affordability in our City Life Index. Students in United Kingdom spend roughly €1,091 a month on living costs. Full breakdown: Cost of studying in United Kingdom.

Universities in Leicester

Leicester has 2 universities in our index, offering 349 study programmes — 349 taught in English. Here's how the city scores for student life, and who teaches what.

City Life Index

Affordability9/10

Safety6/10

Student vibe9/10

English-friendly10/10

Weather5/10

Transport7/10

Out of 10. The line on each bar is the average across the 99 student cities we score.

Leicester offers a vibrant and affordable student experience with a lively social scene and good transport links, though the weather can be grey and the crime rate is higher than the national average.