Advantages: Friendly people, laid back attitude, academic, social scene
Disadvantages: distance of university to halls, the locals

...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 students either here full time or on an erasmus scheme. To the left of the campus is the more picturesque, with attractive older buildings and plenty of greenery. The other side is less pretty and is mainly comprised with 50's style blocks... Read review

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Advantages: Good nite life, good economics dept
Disadvantages: crap halls

...From an acedemic point of view I can only really comment on the Economic department as I am a second year studying Business Economics BA. The department is very good, nice buildings, good lectures and lecturers. We also were rated 24/24 for teaching in the economics department a few weeks ago putting us surprisingly equal with the likes of Warwick , Leeds and Cambridge. Halls were disappointing in the first year, I lived in Villiers, an old 60's style building. However by the second year you should have your own place and then you can choose what you like for a far cheaper price. The night life in Leicester is good, whatever you are into, drum n bass, garage, hard house, hip hop (Im stil recovering from Bubble love at the university!), its all there. What's more there are a large amount of pubs and bars in town which include some... Read review

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Advantages: Quality through and through
Disadvantages: Leave your car at home!

...Being a bit of a king of univeristies having dropped out twice I finally settled on Leicester to study archaeology and was the best decsion I could have made. The university is excellently postioned just outside of the city centre and is surrounded by the beautifully green Victoria Park, which was once the Racecourse many many years ago. The campus is compact and has a friendly atmosphere, and has a variety of buildings, the architecturally acclaimed Engineering building, the old asylum now the univeristy offices, the 18 storey Attenborough Tower, with its fantastic paternoster and great views, and the downright ugly Charles Wilson (or the Chilly Willy ) building. The student union has good bars,and a variety club nights, adequate shop and all the services you'd expect in a union building. The library at Leicester... Read review

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Advantages: The city. Good reputation.
Disadvantages: The library could be better equipped.

...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 Hindu and Muslim population. This makes for a lively mix of cultural events, a unique atmosphere and fantastic curries! Student accomodation is reasonably priced, though rents seem to be rising. Highfields is still pretty cheap and you... Read review

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Advantages: Nice environment
Disadvantages: I coundn't think of one

...I graduated from University Of leicester in 1997. Since then, whenever I look back into my life in that univeristy, it brings me back the good memory. At present I am doing my Master in University Of Strathclyde. If I have to make a comparison, I would say that Univeristy Of Leicester is the best University that I have been. Talking about the environment, the facilities and the academic standards, University Of Leicester has it all. The students there are so friendly where you will see the local students interact with the foreign students. I still remember when I first came to Leicester, I told myself that I have made a wrong decision of coming over to Leicester as the city ic small and the university is not that nig either. After 2 years in Leicester, I proved myself wrong. If I were given a chance to choose again, I will still choose... Read review

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Advantages: Great atmos, reasonably priced accomodation
Disadvantages: Lack of decent nightclubs

...Three years at Leicester has flown by (mostly in a haze of beers!). I'm certainly going to miss the place when I enter the 'real world' this summer. As a university town, Leicester is ideal. Large enough to offer lots to do, yet retaining a small-town atmosphere (You'll always bump into friends wherever you go). On the social front (and lets face it that's our main concern. Education? Nah!), Leicester will keep you occupied; from its array of new, snazzy bars, to a range of popular (and often v. cheesy) nights at the Union. Admittedly, the club scene is pretty low-key, but this is the only major downfall. Leiceste