University of Leicester

Students' Union

Leicester's Students’ Union is the representative voice of its student membership and works to establish a positive and constructive dialogue between students and staff. It also functions as one of the university’s social engagement hubs, offering a huge selection of clubs and societies covering arts, sports, faiths, national cultures, politics, campaigning, hobbies and student media. 

In recent years, over £20 million has been spent on rebuilding and refurbishing the Students' Union building and facilities, which is home to the only on-campus O2 Academy live music venue in the UK, hosting established and new bands, plus club events and student nights. 

University of Leicester students on Postgraduate Search say:

“The student union is very good. It is made up of people from different backgrounds, culture, gender.”

Clubs and Societies

The university offers more than 250 clubs and special interest societies covering a huge range of areas, from film, arts and theatre clubs to national cultural societies, faith and language groups. There are societies for politics, campaigning, hobbies and student media, and a massive selection of casual and competitive sporting societies, ensuring students are bound to find a society that appeals to their tastes at the University of Leicester’s Students’ Union. 

Sports range from archery and badminton to fencing, table tennis and even ultimate Frisbee. Fortunate students may even catch a glimpse of the Students’ Union mascot, Gary the Griffin, who can usually be found cheering on Leicester’s teams.

University of Leicester students on Postgraduate Search say:

“I was in a lot of societies and was also a committee member of a society. The students Union is one of the best in the UK. There is large number of societies and there is a society for everyone.”

City Life

Leicester is a fantastic place to live and study, with a large community of students and a huge variety of things to do. It is a city with a rich and visible history and a cosmopolitan blend of cultures which make it an excellent location to experience life in the UK.

Leicester is home to the largest covered market in Europe, and has a lively nightlife scene, with bars and clubs to suit all tastes. Live music venues host big name artists and local up-and-coming bands, plus folk, jazz, classical, and more. 

Festivals from many cultures are an annual event, including the largest Diwali celebrations outside India and the UK's second largest Caribbean Carnival. The UK's longest running comedy festival takes over the city every winter with hundreds of shows and events across Leicester every February. 

Leicester is a great sporting city. It is home to Leicester Tigers, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leicester Riders (basketball) and 2016 Premier League Champions Leicester City. 

University of Leicester students on Postgraduate Search say:

“Yes, my University was a walking distance from my accommodation.”

Cost of a pint This is the average cost of a pint.

Source: IDP Connect 2019

£2.00 - £2.70

per pint