The University of Leicester is a distinguished UK university recognised for its world-leading research and high-quality, inspirational teaching. With a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and widening access to higher education, Leicester actively engages with local, national, and international communities.

Ranked among the top 25 universities in the UK and within the top 170 worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), the University also holds a Silver award from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for its achievements in graduate outcomes, student satisfaction, and inclusivity.

Leicester has received multiple Times Higher Education Awards and has been honoured three times with the Queen’s Anniversary Prize — the highest accolade for UK academic institutions.