Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Leicester. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 16 | $32,658 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 16 | $28,382 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 16 | $26,126 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 11 | $32,658 | See → |
| Business & management | 9 | $32,658 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 7 | $32,658 | See → |
| Psychology | 7 | $32,658 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 6 | $26,126 | See → |
| Social sciences | 6 | $26,126 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | $30,301 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 3 | $13,063 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 3 | $32,658 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $33,802 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 1 | $29,560 | See → |
Costs and entry
108 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Leicester
The job market for the University of Leicester's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Leicester cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $32,254 a year; half of the University of Leicester's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $26,126 and $32,658. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $33,802, arts, design & creative studies $13,063.
How is the University of Leicester ranked?
The University of Leicester is ranked #326 by QS (2026), #192 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #301–400 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #33 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #40 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Archaeology (#40) and Communication & Media Studies (#101).
What IELTS score does the University of Leicester need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (84 of the 113 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Leicester offer?
106 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (16), humanities & languages (16) and law, politics & governance (16).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Leicester's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.