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. Leicester is also the only town in the country to possess 4 professional sports teams (football, rugby, cricket, basketball) and if that doesn't wet your appetite, you can join in yourself with one of the many university teams... Read review

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Advantages: wasting three years of your life
Disadvantages: The staff...

...I never thought that my time at University would make me depressed to the point of suicide.... Like another reviewer on this site I to would have to say that DMU Leicester has been the worst experience of my life and I do not say this lightly. I undertook law through 2004-2007 and chose DMU as they (apparently) offered a wide variety of law classes options I obtained A,B,B for my A-Levels. Like the other reviewer who experienced a bad time at DMU they are not alone in their belief that racist behaviour goes unchecked. I am white and have noticed that racism at DMU is full circle as I and friends have experienced racist taunts and innuendo from fellow students and the staff have ignored complaints as well as physical attacks on students. The teaching ranges from ok to a total waste of time and money. I concur with ‘Rumble1... Read review

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Advantages: none
Disadvantages: none

...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 have a top night for not too much money.... Read review

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Advantages: see op
Disadvantages: see op

...-> In general Leicester holds a very cosmopolitan atmosphere and in general is a relaxed place to dwell. There are things to do there to suit everyone’s interests. The main qualm about Leicester is the fact that it does always seem to rain, guess that’s just Britain for you! -> Eating out Finding somewhere to eat in Leicester is never a problem, so long as you like curry. Not really only joking! Leicester has a curry house for everyday of the year and there are some damn fine ones too! I’d recommend the Spice Garden located on Upperton Road (Off Narborough Road aka ‘Student Land’). The are many pubs in the town center that offer all day food. With there being two universities (Leicester uni and De Montfort uni) there is good competition among the pubs for special offers on food and drink... Read review

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Advantages: Well planned, Prosperous. Good sports facilities
Disadvantages: Air of complacency

.... The city is home to the well rated University of Leicester,where the National Space Centre is being built as a Millennium project,and to the de Montfort University. The Midlands city is well endowed with good quality hotels,it receives a lot of business visitors,comfortable guest houses and homely bed and breakfast places. I taught for several years at an associate college of Leicester University and one of the great pleasures of my frequent trips to the city,was dining out.For a city of its size,Leicester has numerous good restaurants and,in particular,there are some marvellous Indian restaurants,whose sternest judges are the local Indians themselves. There are discos and night clubs in town and a number of interesting,congenial,pubs to savour. Whilst Leicester would not rank as a must-see spot for leisure tourists,it is a pleasant... Read review

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