The UK University of the Year 2025 with funding opportunities – find your Master’s at the University of Leicester

Award winning choice for postgraduate study

The University of Leicester is a world-class institution known for its inspiring teaching, cutting-edge research, and global outlook. Named University of the Year UK 2025 (Daily Mail) and twice shortlisted for University of the Year (Times Higher Education 2024 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025), Leicester delivers high-quality, globally recognised degrees that open doors worldwide. 

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Excellence in the UK, recognised around the world

Ranked Top 20 for employability (Uni Compare best universities for employability 2025)), Leicester prepares students for real-world success. Leicester was also one of the UK’s Top 10 Most Affordable Student Cities (SI-UK 2024), offering student’s outstanding value. 

With over 100 years of history, the University is celebrated for ground-breaking discoveries like DNA fingerprinting and finding the remains of King Richard III. It has also lead UK space research for over 60 years, with equipment on six active missions - more than any other UK university. The University ranks among the UK’s top 30 for research quality according to the Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF21) analysis by Times Higher Education, placing you at the forefront of innovation.

Key Facts

• International scholarship up to £5,000 per year
  International students with an unconditional offer are automatically eligible for a scholarship of £3,000 or £5,000 per year – no additional application is required (excluding Medicine and LLB Maîtrise).  

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• The perfect student city
  Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities. A diverse, vibrant campus and lively city make it the perfect place to study and live.

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• Top quality campus and facilities
  Leicester is proud to invest to support its students' outcomes, with continual development of the campus and teaching facilities of over £500 million.

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Study options to suit you

With over 100 postgraduate courses, Leicester provides diverse study options tailored to academic and professional goals. 
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For research-focused students, the University offers dynamic postgraduate opportunities within a thriving academic community, including funded opportunities.
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Flexible online and distance learning courses are also available, ensuring access to advanced study globally.
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When you are ready to make an application, the process is easy and the university is on hand to support you at all times. Start your journey at a university that helps you go further - academically, professionally, and globally.