Leicester University

I have just finished my 'freshers' year at the university of Leicester; and i have to say it has been the best year of my life. The university campus is set about a mile or so out of town, next to Victoria Park and the nearby shopping area of Queen Road. I would say it is a medium sized campus which makes it extremely easy to find your place and feel comfortable when you first start. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from one side of the campus to the other. Another plus to the size is that you always see familiar faces. The student population is varied, with quite a lot of international ... more

I graduated from Leicester University in 1996, a while ago now, but this was my experience: I initially visited a handful of universities and remember instantly 'knowing' that Leicester was for me, quite simply because I felt comfortable there. Other big city universities felt 'edgier' and intimidating to me, although I know probably the greater majority of people would find them appealing. I just remember sitting in the coffee shop chomping on a flapjack on that first Wednesday afternoon visit thinking that the people seemed 'normal'! I stayed in Villiers Hall in a shared room in my first ... more

I am currently in my finaly year at leicester to study a BA in archaeology, and i am having the time of my life. The university is placed next to Victoria park and it is away from the city centre, but only 10mins walking distance. The Union is very good, these is always something happening. The staff are pretty helpful too. The accommodation is good, although I have personally only stayed in the self-catered accommodation. The city since I arrived three years ago has changed,loads of cool cafe bars have opened up. The nightlife is pretty good at the uni and also in the city, you can usually ... more

I graduated from Leicester in 1998, studying English and went on to do a PGCE there. I still live in Leicester now - so it can't be all that bad. I have to say that all the university reviews are bound to be really biased, as everyone who writes them is bound to be a fan of a particular uni, and unless they have done multiple degrees, is likely to know only one really well. Unfortunately, I am no exception. I went to Leicester as the result of the fickle hand of fate, rather than a well-worked out decision, but I am very glad I came here. Leicester is a very multicultural place, with a large ... more

I graduated from Leicester University just over a year ago after completing a four year physics course. I may have complained about the course a fair bit whilst there but now I don't regret a thing. I may be biased, but I cannot think of anywhere else that I would rather have spent my undergraduate years. I picked Leicester for its reputation in my chosen field of study as well as its location, pretty easy to get to from anywhere in the UK and vice versa. On the whole the people are friendly, the staff helpful and although the city isn't the most beautiful looking place in the world it still ... more