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A students guide to Leicester

Choosing where to study means choosing the place that comes with it. Leicester is a city that adapts to you, whether you're social, creative, active, outdoorsy, food-obsessed or simply enjoy a slower pace. Enjoy the convenience of a secure city-centre campus, easy access to part-time work, and excellent transport links for hassle-free travel. At »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â, your student experience extends far beyond campus.

City life at your fingertips

Leicester gives you access to shops, bars, restaurants, museums and a huge range of independent food stores. Even better, as one of the UK’s top 10 affordable student cities, you can enjoy everything it offers without breaking the bank.

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Leicester scores highest among East Midlands cities for work-life balance (Good Growth for Cities Index 2025)

Ranked the 10th best city in England to start a small business (Brandgility, 2025)

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Get career ready in Leicester

Leicester is one of the UK’s fastest-growing and most diverse business cities, making it an ideal place to start building your career while you study. With global companies, innovative start-ups, and creative industries based in the city, students have real opportunities on their doorstep. From part-time work and internships to industry projects and networking, Leicester’s economy spans sectors including business and finance, health and life sciences, engineering, digital technology, creative industries, logistics, and sustainable energy-helping students from every subject gain valuable hands-on experience.

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Where cultures come together

Leicester is a vibrant, culturally rich city known for its diversity. It hosts one of the largest Diwali celebrations outside India and has a long history of welcoming people from different backgrounds and faiths. Dining in Leicester is like travelling the world, with everything from global cuisine and street food to independent cafés and popular restaurant chains- offering something for every taste.

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Entrepreneurship and graduate opportunities

Leicester ranks 10th in England for starting a small business (Brandgility) and is home to major employers including Caterpillar UK, Dunelm, E.ON, Europcar Group, IBM, Mattioli Woods, Next, and PepsiCo. »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â graduates who stay in the East Midlands earn around a third more than those who do not attend university (London Economics).

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Affordability at its core

As rent is the largest outgoing for students, we make city living more affordable with accommodations starting at £95 per week. At »ÆÉ«²Ö¿â, we also offer students the ability to work part time through uni-temps, allowing you to support yourself while attending university.

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A city with links

Leicester’s central location makes it easy to get around the UK, with Birmingham, Nottingham, Sheffield and London all just about an hour away by train. The city also offers convenient access to airports, making both national and international travel simple.

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