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4.04.13.9843 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsCampus life, attendance is mandatory only one library, food is too expensive, individuality is missing
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Good support from staff however some of the buildings and facilities could do with being better maintained or improved.
It’s honestly a good university, provides for many opportunities to learn and grow with others, find new hobbies, develop new skills and propel you into the future you’d like to have. The campus is great, their newsletters are always giving the appropriate advice, which helps to affirm your choice in studying at this institution. This experience is quite rare to find, giving what I’ve heard from my friends at other universities. Although, for a newly enrolled 1st year, I can understand how it can be overwhelming or maybe even scary to take advantage of these opportunities or to even step outside your comfort zone, I really struggled with this in my first year, with me having to stay in my room most of the time and refusing to participate in events due to my very introverted personality. Worst aspect being, that the university isn’t really good at helping first year students transition into being more social and dependant, most of us are used to being in smaller social spaces and communicating with the same people everyday at sixth form/college. You can imagine how hard it would’ve been for myself and others to try make new friends and be more social in such a large and unfamiliar community, it can be intimidating.
I love the community aspect of the university and the students union is great. The fact we have an O2 academy on campus is fantastic and the perfect place for club nights and events. It could be improved by placing funding into the courses more to help with research.
Worst is there are not enough buses. Best is the support
Maybe have more student support for those struggling
I think the worst thing about the University is its student union. The student union has close connections to Letsdisko, which is on campus. Every Wednesday night on campus there is a student club, with alcohol etc. The typical stuff. The students are going to the library at night and coming back it's very unsafe because a lot of the culture in the University is alcohol centre. For example, society called cocktail society in which the half committee has been accused of sexual assault to nothing being done. As someone in the school of computing and mathematics I would also appreciate if there was more opportunities for us to actually have career focused events. The engineering building is always either too cold or too hot and there's never any charging points and fails to be a wheelchair user friendly. I love the astley Clark building tho, you can adjust the brightness the temperature and the general ambience of the room. The rooms is great. I also have amazing lecturers that are always ready to help, the graduate assistance are also really really amazing and down to earth.
The carrer hub needs to give more realistic examples
The fairs are the best while the courses and their content are confusing and sometimes inconsistent
Decent location. Not too far from city centre. Library facilities top tier and there’s always something to do outside of class!
Renovate the engineering building
Best is the people here in Leicester are friendly and there are lot of international students which make me learn about the other cultures. Worst is the lecturers , timings of the classes,, delaying the results all the time, Canteen food, No support from lecturers, slides are not useful for learning any kind of skills we are just learning everything from YouTube.
Great place to study, but due to its latest scandal with the belt video, security could be improved and more can be done.
Always clean Library needs an extra floor
Need to renovate buildings
Has great medical research facilities
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4.3
The University of Leicester has been a strong place to grow academically and personally. As a Computer Science student, I’ve found the teaching to be rigorous and practical, especially in modules related to AI, distributed systems, and data analytics. There’s a good balance between theory and real-world application, which has helped me build production-level projects alongside my degree. The campus is compact and easy to navigate, which makes daily life convenient. It has a focused academic atmosphere while still being close to the city centre. Leicester itself is affordable compared to larger UK cities, which makes student life more manageable financially. One of the best aspects has been the opportunity to take initiative. There are research-active academics and niche opportunities if you actively seek them out. When you engage with lecturers and pursue projects independently, the support is there. I’ve been able to develop independent AI research ideas and receive guidance when I asked for it. In terms of improvement, I think more structured industry integration in some courses would be beneficial, especially in fast-moving fields like AI and machine learning. While opportunities exist, they sometimes require students to be proactive rather than being embedded directly into the curriculum. More visible collaboration with industry and clearer research pathways for undergraduates would strengthen the experience further. Overall, it’s a university that rewards initiative. If you are self-driven, there are strong opportunities to grow, build projects, and shape your own path.
Computer Science at Leicester gives you strong foundations. The first years are quite structured and theory-heavy, which can feel intense at times, but it does build proper understanding of how things actually work rather than just surface-level coding. In later years, there’s more flexibility and you can choose modules that match your interests. The AI and data-related modules were especially interesting and relevant to current industry trends. Coursework is generally practical, and some assignments genuinely make you think rather than just follow instructions. Lecturers are knowledgeable and supportive if you approach them, but you do need to be proactive. Tutor contact time could be slightly higher, especially in technical modules where extra guidance would help. Work placements and careers support are available, but a lot depends on your own effort. The university provides resources, but you still have to push yourself to secure internships and build projects outside of lectures. Overall, it’s a solid course. If you just do the minimum, you’ll get a degree. If you go beyond it, there’s real opportunity to build strong skills and career prospects.
Comment I stayed in the city accom. Overall, it’s a good place to live, but it is quite expensive for what you get. The location is convenient and close to campus, which makes daily life easier, especially during busy academic periods. It feels safe, and security is generally reliable. The rooms are decent size for student accommodation, and the shared areas are manageable depending on your flatmates. The WiFi is generally stable and good enough for studying and streaming. Maintenance issues are usually handled reasonably quickly, and property management is organised. The main downside is value for money. Compared to private accommodation in Leicester, it is on the expensive side. While it’s comfortable and secure, the pricing feels slightly high for standard student rooms.