University Of Leicester - [Uni Of Leicester], Leicester, England - Accommodation

Leicester, EnglandLocation

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Estd1921established year

14825enrollment

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Partner [18 Courses]

7.5/10

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University of Leicester Accommodation: Students' Opinion

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The review indicates that students are living in off-campus accommodations owned by the university, typically located around 3 miles from campus. Monthly rents for these accommodations range from £340 to £800, depending on the room type. Accommodation options are available through various portals, including university and private ones. Challenges include the need to pre-book 5 to 6 months in advance and securing part-time jobs. Regular transportation is available to the university, and some students pay upfront for a year.

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Information Technology (1)

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An unforgettable journey!

Likes

Liked the course modules.
Leaned a lot through the variety of modules.
Various faculty from all over the world with PhDs.

Dislikes

Felt less extracurricular activities
Only one year course
There is support with improving interview skills, cvs but no support to get internships or part-time or full-time job opportunities.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I found off-campus accommodation from one of the agencies in Leicester. My monthly rent was around 600 pounds. Including all the facilities except electricity.

I found off-campus accommodation from one of the agencies in Leicester. My monthly rent was around 600 pounds. Including all the facilities except electricity.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Shivani kodag

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2021 )Masters in business managementJanuary 8, 2026

10.0 /10

A Well-Rounded Academic and Student Life Experience

Likes

I like the strong acedemics good faculty and good exposure

Dislikes

I think the accommodation is bit expensive

Accommodation

Off Campus

I found my accommodation through online platforms, and the monthly rent was approximately up to 420 pounds per month, including all facilities like gym, swimming, etc, and all bills with complete security on the site

I found my accommodation through online platforms, and the monthly rent was approximately up to 420 pounds per month, including all facilities like gym, swimming, etc, and all bills with complete security on the site

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 10/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Mahesh Hanumanthu

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2020 )Masters in Data Analytics for Business IntelligenceDecember 12, 2025

9.3 /10

Experience at University of Leicester

Likes

University is great overall

Dislikes

The only thing that I would highlight is that majority of my classmates were from India, could have been more culturally diverse.

Accommodation

Off Campus

GBP 160-180 per week.

GBP 160-180 per week.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Anand

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2022 )M.Sc Cloud ComputingOctober 27, 2025

7.7 /10

Think Twice before coming for studies abroad.

Likes

Faculty is great. Focused on practical knowledge and projects.

Accommodation

Off Campus

Student accommodation – mine was 120 pounds per week.

Student accommodation – mine was 120 pounds per week.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Student (Anonymous)

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2023 )PhD- Biomedical Engineering (School of Engineering)August 28, 2025

4.3 /10

University of Leicester Review

Likes

University is really good in Medical/clinical Research
Leicester is really rich in Indian community so everything is easily available here
Leicester is having modern Infrastructure and building comparative to Oxford and Cambridge

Dislikes

The University gives a feel like they are doing business, they charge separately to students whether its GYM fees, Sports fees, memberships etc.
Most of the Masters students are not happy with courses they study- students are paying expensive fees and modules are not meeting their expectations, may be reason is different teaching practices

Accommodation

Off Campus

I am living in University accommodation. Prices are varying based on which type of accommodation we are opting for, but I am paying £420 Monthly.

I am living in University accommodation. Prices are varying based on which type of accommodation we are opting for, but I am paying £420 Monthly.

academic: 4/10

faculty: 6/10

infrastructure: 4/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 2/10

extracurricular: 2/10

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Abisethu kanniappan

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2022 )MEng, Business, ManagementMay 9, 2025

7.3 /10

University of Leicester, Leicester : My POV!

Likes

Good campus
Very Flexible
One of the prestigious universities

Accommodation

Off Campus

Online platforms, WhatsApp groups, amber student, uni living. 350£-400£ if you're a student and you have to pay upfront for an year.

Online platforms, WhatsApp groups, amber student, uni living. 350£-400£ if you're a student and you have to pay upfront for an year.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 4/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Surendra Kumar Nandagopal

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2024 )March 13, 2025

8.0 /10

My University of Leicester - Masters Experience

Likes

1. Large variety of Support Available for Students
2. Strong force of Students Union
3. Free Transport from University Accommodation to University

Dislikes

1. Classes in all weekdays for Semester 1
2. A bit tougher assessment for modules, when compared to surrounding universities
3. Classes are being not canceled due to weather

Accommodation

Off Campus

I live in a university-managed accommodation and I first came across it and applied for it through the university website. Monthly rents vary according to the type of rooms selected for stay, prices of which can be from 340 to 800 GBP for every month. Overall, the accommodation is very good. It is situated about a thirty-minute walk from the university but there is free transport available from accommodation to the university.

I live in a university-managed accommodation and I first came across it and applied for it through the university website. Monthly rents vary according to the type of rooms selected for stay, prices of which can be from 340 to 800 GBP for every month. Overall, the accommodation is very good. It is situated about a thirty-minute walk from the university but there is free transport available from accommodation to the university.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Charukesh. d

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2022 )M.Eng ManagementFebruary 26, 2025

8.7 /10

University Of Leicester : CAMPUS LIFE!

Likes

Reputed university
More indians, so no big cultural shocks
Friendly staffs, very helpful in doubts and other queries

Dislikes

There are really no big disadvantages for me about my university, because it was a smooth ride for all of my courses.
My side of disadvantages are not big of an issue, either it would be my distance to uni, which is again my own thing

Accommodation

Off Campus

I've found my accommodation on online website called UNIACCO.
My monthly rent was 600 pounds, so it is all kitchen restroom and bedroom included in a same room ( STUDIO APARTMENT)
Main challenges are finding a part time job, because there are many indians in the UK
My accommodation is 3 miles from university, there are buses regularly to uni

I've found my accommodation on online website called UNIACCO.
My monthly rent was 600 pounds, so it is all kitchen restroom and bedroom included in a same room ( STUDIO APARTMENT)
Main challenges are finding a part time job, because there are many indians in the UK
My accommodation is 3 miles from university, there are buses regularly to uni

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Manas Karnik

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2024 )TOEFL Score : 100M.Sc Space Exploration SystemsJanuary 24, 2025

6.3 /10

Is M.Sc. Space Exploration Systems good for you?

Likes

Accommodation price was quite reasonable and the room that we get are very good especially for international students who have a very tight budget.
The resident life events that happen here at the University accommodation are very good and they try to keep students involved in it so that the students don't feel alone
Overall college atmosphere is quite nice ad there are a lot of events and job fairs happening in the University.

Dislikes

The price of food on campus can be more affordable.

The job prospects after the course are wide as you can either go for a PhD or work in the space industry. The MSc. project plays a huge role in it and as I still haven't started my project I won't be able to provide any details about it but I feel the course is a good stepping stone for anyone who wants to enter the space industry.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

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Rohan Ananthula

University of Leicester( Enrolled 2022 )MS Advanced Computer ScienceJanuary 22, 2025

6.0 /10

My University of Leicester experience

Likes

1. Library and study space services
2. Support from designated departments
3. Student Union

Dislikes

1. Teaching roadmap
2. Quality of education in regard to timely elaboration
3. Limited campus opportunities

Accommodation

Off Campus

There are so many options to book accommodation, using online private portals, university portals, and agencies. I haven't booked any accommodation as I did reside at my friend's flat. The monthly rent was about £450 to £600, and basic amenities and facilities like fob access, security, and usual services will be available anywhere, especially in accommodation.
The main challenge we encounter while finding accommodation is the queue it will have, especially for university accommodation, people start pre-booking 5 to 6 months prior to their intake and that is how it works, and for people who have no problem with accommodation budget they can easily book but most of the people miss this due to lack of information, if we secure university accommodation it is the best thing I would say, I regret not taking university accommodation.
My accommodation was so far from the university which is not recommended, as I used to stay 50 miles away which is not even allowed by the university and I did not know that, later on moved close to university then I was just 3mi away from uni, most of the Indians stay in city center of Leicester

There are so many options to book accommodation, using online private portals, university portals, and agencies. I haven't booked any accommodation as I did reside at my friend's flat. The monthly rent was about £450 to £600, and basic amenities and facilities like fob access, security, and usual services will be available anywhere, especially in accommodation.
The main challenge we encounter while finding accommodation is the queue it will have, especially for university accommodation, people start pre-booking 5 to 6 months prior to their intake and that is how it works, and for people who have no problem with accommodation budget they can easily book but most of the people miss this due to lack of information, if we secure university accommodation it is the best thing I would say, I regret not taking university accommodation.
My accommodation was so far from the university which is not recommended, as I used to stay 50 miles away which is not even allowed by the university and I did not know that, later on moved close to university then I was just 3mi away from uni, most of the Indians stay in city center of Leicester