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Leicester College

Leicester, United Kingdom • Founded 1999

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: leicestercollege.ac.uk

Overview

English Name: Leicester College
Acronyms: LC
Founded: 1999
Institution Type: College
Leicester College institutional setting
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Leicester College traces its founding to 1999 and has since operated as a college in Leicester, United Kingdom. The institution maintains a higher-education provider status.

At Leicester College, the institution runs a small set of programmes.

The institution serves 18,990 students.

Location & Contact

Address, phone, email, and online links for Leicester College are listed below.

Academic Details

Leicester College's student body, faculty composition, and recognition framework are below.

Academic Year: 2024/25
Total Students: 18,990
Female Students: 10,095

Programs Offered

Search and filter Leicester College's available programmes by degree level.

8 programmes on record. Compare these on the programs page All programs in United Kingdom

Foundation 5 programmes

Higher Diploma 3 programmes

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Funding options available to students studying in the United Kingdom, alongside Leicester College's costs.

Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined · Covers Living
Covers tuition fees at the international rate, an annual maintenance stipend, and support towards the student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge, for postgraduate (and some undergraduate) study at Cambridge; there is no separate application form.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Gates Cambridge Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · Combined
Funds full-time or part-time PhD study, the one-year MLitt, or (with some exceptions) other one-year postgraduate courses at the University of Cambridge; fee and stipend amounts are set through the University's own student-funding process rather than published on the eligibility page.
Rhodes Scholarship
Rhodes Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 20,400 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living, Travel
Covers University of Oxford course and college fees, an annual stipend of £20,400 (£1,700 a month, 2025-26 rate), the Oxford application fee, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, two economy flights to and from the UK, and a settling-in allowance.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Foundation funded · International students · Renewable · 18,622 GBP per year · Combined · Covers Living
Covers 100% of course fees and a living-cost grant (at least £18,622 a year through the St Antony's College partnership) for the full period of fee liability, plus participation in a tailored leadership programme.

How to apply to Leicester College

How to apply to Leicester College — a five-step structure.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Leicester College offers 8 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Each programme at Leicester College has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS (ucas.com) rather than directly to Leicester College. Postgraduate applicants apply directly through Leicester College's own admissions portal at leicestercollege.ac.uk.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Leicester College

Frequently asked questions about Leicester College.

When was Leicester College founded?

Leicester College was established in 1999 (approximately 27 years ago).

In which city is Leicester College?

Leicester College is based in Leicester, United Kingdom.

How many students study at Leicester College?

Leicester College has approximately 18,990 students.

What is Leicester College's official website?

The institution's website is leicestercollege.ac.uk.

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