The University of Leicester was founded a hundred years ago as a beacon of hope for the future. The men and women who built this institution hoped that the sacrifices made in the Great War would be commemorated through education and research that would change the world for the better.
on the future. Our spirit of discovery is about imaginative new thinking, and this approach enables us to seize new opportunities as we pioneer a distinctive and research- intensive institution, open to all who have talent. To support the delivery of world-class academic activity and create an environment that fosters collaboration and achievement, we are investing to update and refresh our facilities. This includes an expansion of the Percy Gee Building home to our Students’ Union, a new home for our School of Business and the Freemen’s Student Village which includes new study and living spaces. We play a vital part in the UK’s most multicultural city as a major employer, and as an investor and supporter of music, art, sport and culture. There are more than 180,000 graduates from the University today, many of whom choose to stay in the city and region long after they graduate. We work closely with local schools and colleges in all aspects of education including teacher training. We are committed to creating access for anyone with the talent and determination to succeed in their studies, regardless of background. We are similarly committed to helping our city meet its environmental, social and educational ambitions.
Today, we are delivering on that promise.
With 22,185 students and 3,800 staff, Leicester is one of the very best British and global universities with an enviable record of research discoveries, a flair for teaching innovation and proven success in broadening access to higher education. Our research has wide-ranging impacts on society, health, culture, and the environment, with 75% judged to be internationally excellent. Whether it’s our pioneering work in space, breakthroughs in the search for alternatives to antibiotics, or life-changing diabetes research, we demonstrate education and knowledge to be a power for good. While proud of our heritage and our achievements so far, Leicester is a university focused
11,462 Undergraduate students 10,723 Postgraduate students 28% International students
£3.75 million philanthropic cash income 20/21
3,800 Staff
£330 million Turnover
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