I. About The University

The University was founded as Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland University College in 1921. A premier UK institution of higher learning, the University of Leicester is dedicated to achieving global greatness via the production of ground-breaking research and excellent, motivating instruction. According to the Times Higher Education REF Research Power rankings, Leicester is one of the top 25 universities. With a longstanding dedication to granting fairer and equal access to higher education, Leicester is routinely one of the most socially inclusive of the UK's top institutions.

The University is ranked 23rd out of 766 universities in the world - and 4th in the UK - in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking.

• 27th in the UK (and 185th in the world) in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings
• 29th-33rd in the UK (and 301st-400th in the world) in the Shanghai Ranking
• 30th in the Guardian University Guide 2022
• 29th in the Complete University Guide 2023
• 32nd in the UK (and 236th in the world) in the QS World University Rankings
• 37th in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 (paywall protected)
• 76th in the Reuters Top 100 Most Innovative Universities in Europe

The University of Leicester is now open for application for January 2023 intake.

II. Current scholarship

1. Undergraduate scholarship

School of Business International Merit Scholarship

Value: £3,000 per year

About

Open to overseas students paying fees who are applying for an undergraduate degree in the University of Leicester School of Business, this merit-based scholarship is worth £3,000 annually.

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course in the University of Leicester School of Business, commencing in January 2023.
• The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
• The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
• In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
• If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

Eligibility

This scholarship rewards academic achievement, in whatever qualifications your country has that are equivalent to British A-levels, as follows:

• Two grades above standard A-level equivalent – £3,000 per year

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course in the College of Science and Engineering, commencing in January 2023.
• The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
• The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
• In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
• If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

Closing date

Open now for January 2023

College of Science and Engineering International Merit Scholarship

Value: £3,000 or £5,000 per year

About

International fee-paying students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any of the schools within our College of Science and Engineering are eligible for this merit-based scholarship, worth either £3,000 or £5,000 annually:

• School of Chemistry
• School of Engineering
• School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
• School of Informatics
• School of Mathematics and Actuarial Science
• School of Physics and Astronomy

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course in the College of Science and Engineering, commencing in January 2023.
• The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
• The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
• In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
• If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

Eligibility

This scholarship rewards academic achievement, in whatever qualifications your country has that are equivalent to British A-levels, as follows:

• Two grades above standard A-level equivalent – £3,000 per year
• Three grades above standard A-level equivalent – £5,000 per year

Closing date

Open now for January 2023

Media, Communications and Sociology Merit Undergraduate Scholarship

Value: £3,000 or £5,000 per year

About

This merit-based scholarship, worth either £3,000 or £5,000 per year, is open to international-fee-paying students applying for an undergraduate degree in the University of Leicester School of Media, Communications and Sociology.

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based undergraduate course in the University of Leicester School of Media, Communications and Sociology, commencing in January 2023.
• The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
• The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
• In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
• If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

Eligibility

This scholarship rewards academic achievement, in whatever qualifications your country has that are equivalent to British A-levels, as follows:

• Two grades above standard A-level equivalent – £3,000 per year.
• Three grades above standard A-level equivalent – £5,000 per year.

Closing date

Open now for January 2023

1. Postgraduate scholarship

School of Business International Merit Scholarship

Value: £3,000 per year

About

International students paying fees who are applying for a postgraduate degree at the University of Leicester School of Business are eligible for this merit-based scholarship, worth £3,000 annually.

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Masters's course at the University of Leicester School of Business, commencing in January 2023.
• The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
• In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
• If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

Eligibility

This scholarship rewards academic achievement, as follows:

• Degree equivalent to a UK high upper second class degree – £3,000

Closing date

Open now for January 2023

College of Science and Engineering International Merit Scholarship

Value: £3,000 or £5,000 per year

About

This merit-based scholarship, worth either £3,000 or £5,000 per year, is open to international-fee-paying students applying for a Masters degree in any of the schools within our College of Science and Engineering:

• School of Chemistry
• School of Engineering
• School of Geography, Geology and the Environment
• Computing
• Mathematical Science
• School of Physics and Astronomy

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based Masters's course in the College of Science and Engineering, commencing in January 2023.
• The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
• The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
• In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
• If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

Eligibility

This scholarship rewards academic achievement, as follows:

• Degree equivalent to a UK high upper second class degree – £3,000
• Degree equivalent to a UK first class degree – £5,000

Closing date

Open now for January 2023

Media, Communications and Sociology Merit Postgraduate Scholarship

Value: £3,000 or £5,000 per year

About

This merit-based scholarship, worth either £3,000 or £5,000 per year, is open to international-fee-paying students applying for a postgraduate degree in the University of Leicester School of Media, Communications and Sociology.

Terms and conditions

• You must be classified as an international student for fee purposes.
• You must be starting a full-time, campus-based taught Masters's course at the University of Leicester School of Media, Communications and Sociology, commencing in January 2023.
• The fee discount will be calculated on the basis of the standard tuition fee for each year of your course.
• The scholarship will not apply for periods of industrial placement or overseas exchange, resit years or if you suspend your studies for any reason.
• In accordance with scholarship guidelines, students are allowed to hold only one University of Leicester scholarship. If you are awarded more than one scholarship, you will only receive the higher value award.
• If you currently have a conditional offer of a place at the University, you will still need to fulfil any conditions stated on your offer letter.

Eligibility

This scholarship rewards academic achievement, as follows:

• Degree equivalent to a UK high upper second class degree – £3,000.
• Degree equivalent to a UK first class degree – £5,000.

Closing date

Open now for January 2023

It is essential to visit the official website of the University of Leicester for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Applicants are advised to contact TNR consultants at admission@tnrservices.co.uk.