Rank #166 · United Kingdom (UK)

University of Leicester

Overview

The University of Leicester is a research-intensive public university in England, famous for being the site where genetic DNA profiling was discovered by Sir Alec Jeffreys. The university also gained global attention for the discovery and identification of the remains of King Richard III. It is a leader in space science and archaeology.

Subject Areas

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences
  • Law
  • Education
  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health
  • Computer Science
  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Psychology
  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Programs & Costs

Program data derived from International Education Costs dataset. Values shown in USD.

Program Level Duration Tuition Living Cost Rent
Computer Science Bachelor 3 yrs $27400 68.9 $950

University Name

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University Name University of Leicester
University Name Normalized university of leicester

Profile

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Institution name University of Leicester
Location United Kingdom
Region Europe
City Leicester
Size Large
Focus Full Comprehensive
Research Very High
Status Public

Academic reputation

FieldValue
Score 19.8
Rank 453

Employer reputation

FieldValue
Score 13.7
Rank 594

Faculty/student

FieldValue
Score 30.8
Rank 511

Citations per faculty

FieldValue
Score 43.4
Rank 316

International faculty

FieldValue
Score 80
Rank 238

International students

FieldValue
Score 95.3
Rank 95

International research network

FieldValue
Score 88.8
Rank 187

Employment outcomes

FieldValue
Score 22.7
Rank 504

Sustainability

FieldValue
Score 75
Rank 186=