As a Global Study Centre student, you will be a valued member of the University community, encouraged to become fully involved in student life on campus and embrace this exciting new chapter of your life.
On the International Foundation programme, you will study modules that support the development of your academic knowledge, communication skills and confidence levels. You are guaranteed progression to Year 1 of your chosen degree, as long as you meet the required criteria.
The two-semester programme is designed in line with the University of Leicester. Teaching takes place in the Global Study Centre (GSC), using University-approved lecturing staff.
If you choose to apply, and you meet the academic and English entry requirements, then you will be issued with an offer letter. This offer letter covers the full duration of your degree, from International Foundation Year through to completion of your degree.
We offer three International Foundation Years, for students applying to different types of courses:
Academic qualification equivalents
Students who have successfully completed Standard XII examinations will be considered for entry onto our undergraduate degrees across the full disciplinary spectrum.
English language requirements
University Type | Public |
Establishment Year | 1921 |
Location | Leicester, England |
Campus Setting | Urban |
No. of campuses | 1 |
On campus accommodation | Available |
Accreditation Agency | Athena SWAN Award/ Stonewall Diversity Champion/ Coeliac UK |
Mode of Program | Full-time/ part-time/ online |
The estimated fee payable by international students for the 2020/2021 academic session is presented on the table below:
Fees | Undergraduate (GBP) | Postgraduate (GBP) |
---|---|---|
Tuition Fee | 14000 | 19,400 – 21,515 |
Rent | 4,830 | 4,830 |
Food | 1,750 | 1,750 |
Utilities (gas, electric, water) | 525 | 525 |
Course costs(books & copying) | 420 | 420 |
Travel | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Personal | 1,400 | 1,400 |
Total | 28,125 – 32,125 | 29,525 – 30,925 |
Note: The above-listed fees are just estimated as the actual amount may be lower or higher than what is listed above.
University of Leicester welcomes applications from both EU and non-EU students. There might be additional requirements for international student admissions. Also, specific courses have their own requirements. The standard admission process has been described below.
The steps to be followed while applying for admission to the University of Leicester are as follows:
Application Fees: 25 GBP for applying through UCAS; Postgraduate application is free for almost all courses. Some postgraduate courses require an application fee.
Application Deadline: UG applicants: UCAS application deadline – June 30; Medicine and Dentistry programs – October 15; PG applicants – Varies according to program
Entry Requirements: The entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants must be fulfilled before applying:
Supporting Documents: The following documents must be submitted at the time of admission:
English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language but providing English language test results. The minimum test scores required are:
Test | Minimum Requirements |
---|---|
IELTS | 5.5 |
TOEFL-IBT | 17 (listening); 18 (reading); 20 (speaking); 17 (writing) |
PTE | 51 |
CAE | 162 |
CPE | 162 |
Cambridge ESOL | Pass |
Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) | MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452 |
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK | £850 to £1,050 a month |
Entrance Exams in UK | TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590 |
Work and Study in UK | Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. |
Post Study Work Permit in UK | 2 Year after graduation depending on the course. |
Cost of Student Visa in UK | £348 |
Student Visa in UK | Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory. |
Intakes in UK | There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October. |
Top Job Sectors in UK | IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc. |
Economy in UK | Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal |
Tuition & fees :
£ 22,515
Total
£ 22,515