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My experience at university has been a somewhat positive one, however I have not been able to access eduroam for the past two years. Very annoying! I joined the squash club which was fun but also expensive. The SU is good, I really like the sausage bagels! However my university course is very stressful and has taken a rather large toll on my house, my support would have been good. But it’s to late now!
Brilliant university, had the best first year you could ask for
Good university but the closing down of normal SU pubs and student areas to build a Starbucks and some flats is ridiculous
Just finishing first year and I have had a great time at Leicester. Perhaps I haven't made the most of what is on offer here outside my course, but the extra-curricular stuff is plentiful for anyone that cares about that sort of thing. Computer Science at the uni is good and I have few issues with the course, and with the new building onto the Students Union, we're getting new labs for next year which is great. The campus is seeing significant improvements leading up to its Centenary in 2021!
All café's are very expensive and the medical building is far to small for the amount of students that attend. Support however is amazing especially from access ability
Shame the accommodation isn’t on site. Clubs are better than the student union.
So much potential for facilities in sport but the university put the funds into ‘research’ and the current facilities are out dated. No focus on the development of sport teams
I love Leicester it’s been so fun great facilities and great teaching which has provided me with great skills to enable me to get a good job on finishing
Brilliant staff, good night outs
Such a lovely uni with beautiful grounds and friendliest of staff.
The uni is very supportive and helpful towards the students.
Had some of the best years of my life here, wouldn’t change it for the world
Some lecturers are better than others. The accommodation is pretty nice but a bit pricey.
The campus is excellent, it's compact so the walk is short but it still feels spacious, the SU is great and is still being improved, but I have paid money to join clubs and not been accepted to them, then not been refunded. Internet is always available on campus and is fast and reliable.
Over all a lovely place when you glance at the surface but technology if severely outdated especially in the geology department. The library appears big but there is little to no computers when inside and half of them are in private rooms/teaching rooms that need to be booked out. SU is the biggest rip off ever.
Love it. Best 3 years of my life in every aspect
Choose any other uni BUT the University of Leicester. Seriously. These people have no scruples at all. They'll lower your grades and treat you and your work like trash, especially if you have an idea they've got their eye on. And the fish rots from the head. It's not coincidental that since the latest management took over in 2014, the University of Leicester fell 15-20 places in the league tables.
The people here don’t care about your problems. They’ll happily kick you out if you have even a hint of a mental health issue. The “support” is an absolute joke and all staff were very unreasonable regarding my ongoing issues.
I love UoL, very helpful tutors and academic discipline. The admin staff can be improved.
Infrastructure good Academic staff good All let down by appalling administrative services Would be the ideal place for the new OFS to make an example of
Has been a great time and with an excelllent student union and great facilities for my faculty
Average internet and facilities
The campus is big enough to feel like a University campus but small enough for everything close by. The internet is outstanding as you will be connected anywhere you are. The lecture theatres could do with a bit of upgrading but perform well all throughout. The services are good as well.
The uni is really good the staff are friendly and the campus is absolutely amazing as it is very clear where everything and has an amazing park behind it for scenery
Been a better year than i thought met lots of cool people and have made a few life long friends. Im really pleased i picked this uni and i look forward to the next 2 years there
Don't go here if you want to do economics
Overall, I've had a fantastic time at the University of Leicester. It's great for sport and has a huge choice of societies to join. The staff at the library and the Career Development Service have also been consistently helpful and approachable. I can't recommend UOL highly enough.
I have really enjoyed my time at Leicester University and will be sad to leave. I was drawn to Leicester on the open day because of the happy and welcoming vibe on campus -and this has continued throughout the years. I found the campus to be the perfect size - not too big or to small, and is easy to navigate. There are also plenty of food options and places to sit on campus for lunch - the campus even backs onto Victoria park which is nice to sit in during breaks in the summer! In terms of societies and clubs, it seems that Leicester has something for everybody - sports, courses or something different! Leicesters Career Developmental service is also worth mentioning as I have already found it so useful but I know when I enter my final year I will use it even more. They offer so much support! Leicester isn't the most exciting city itself, but the university is brilliant and I would reccommend it to anybody!
I joined the University of Leicester Frisbee Society years back, and found it to be the best hub for fun sport as well as offering a fantastic social setting to new students. As a connoisseur of clubs, I would highly recommend. 10/10
Keeps spending money on vanity projects, like the new medicine building and the proposed Percy Gee extenstion. However the majority of buildings (Attenbourgh, Charles Wilson, AHAA, Maurice Shock) are in need of serious updating and repair. They need to focus on what they already have rather than new shiny places. They are constantly cutting back on staff and merging departments (like History, Politics and International Relations) which causes problems for students and staff. They do not make any attempt to make courses worth the money for Arts and Humanities students. Since I started in 2014 the uni has gone noticeably downhill. The people at the top have forgotten about the needs and expectations of students at the bottom, which is showing in overall results and league tables. The Careers service is a rare gem of this uni. The staff there are genuinely helpful and the advice given is top quality. No query is too large or small. They helped immensely with my next step.
So far I haven't officially interacted with the University in terms of the Student Union or clubs and societies
University of Leicester has one of the most ridiculous rules and regulations where any modules that are not passed they won't allow you to roll it onto the next academic year. Instead they take you out from the year so that you could pass that year. For my course the lecturers and tutors are good for nothing! They will never help you in any way instead you have to refer back to their lecture notes that does not explain everything.
Good student union area and library is open 24/7 but there is a lack of proper meal facility since they closed the Chi restaurant in the early evenings so apart from over priced snacks and salads in the library cafe and Delicious shop, there's no facility to get a proper evening meal on campus anymore.
Very disappointed in how the learning by distance(archaeology department) is being handled. Based on this I would not encourage anyone to enter your institution. Very hard to get in touch with any of the administration in a call to try and work out any misunderstanding and when you complain they simply maybe you should withdraw if you are not satisfied. Such disappointment and a waste of money!!!!
Everything is great from the number of places you can study in the library to the resources (although sometimes it can take very long to get material for research, such as a dissertation - still waiting even though I already had to submit my dissertation). The one thing that I don't like is how cold it is. In winter or spring, sitting by the windows is absolutely a terror, especially if you need to do so for an entire day while doing uni work. It can get very cold in the computer rooms as well. Please do something about that!
What's great about the uni is how compact it is and how easy it is to get around. Being such a compact campus means you don't have to run from lecture to lecture. There is a variety of amenities of campus which cater to all your needs. There are plenty of food options. The internet is good around campus. The library is also a great place as it is open almost 24/7 and had plenty of study spaces that suit all of your needs.
There's always stuff going on around campus, something for everyone. The library is really modern and nice and is open 24/7 during the week but it's packed during exams which is a downfall. The student union is also really modern, there's lots of comfy seating and they've got a few food outlets including starbucks and a shop.
Good careers service especially. Only downfall is the lack of communication from my society - heard nothing from them after making the payment to join and have not been updated on events etc - apparently this is only via Twitter.
They are a huge range of clubs and societies to get involved in away from the traditional sports clubs. The union has an amazing space for relaxing in whilst at university complete with many places to eat a drink (Starbucks being the main attraction). The campus itself is very friendly and small enough so you always bump into someone you know. Great atmosphere all round.
University of Leicester is a great place to be at. A diverse place to meet new people from various backgrounds. It is one of the most affordable place be at in the whole of UK. Love it here!
Student union is nothing special. Usually crowded and difficult to find seats. Good library and gym
Would've been better if we had a food shop like tesco, rather than cafes that charge you a lot, but overall you can get anything on campus if you're ready to pay a littleextra
Campus is so small which makes it so easy to get to everything. I can run to whatever building I want and everything is so easily accessible.
I believe university of Leicester is well managed and provides a lot for students
Need more study space. Better su needed with more variety of foods. More gluten free food needed in medicine building
Worse place on earth. Go there as last resort only. The uni, the people, the town, all awful.
Good internet WiFi network. Little information about clubs and societies available at the univeristy and how to join them.
The student union is very social and the careers services is a boon if used correctly.
Most enjoyable experience of my life. Made life long friends, endured through some mediocre teaching though . Overall, would do it again in a heartbeat
Leicester has excellent facilities and top quality teaching staff who are helpful and informative. The services available to students are good quality and really support you throughout your degree and after.
It's a great Uni with well and new facility and library. SU is doing the great job
Loved my time at UoL - great environment, staff and atmosphere.
Brilliant university with a fantastic and active Union.
Best university ever, friendly and supportive, such a good atmosphere
Overall the university is good but I would not suggest an economic department.
The Students Union was spacious and comfortable with a diverse selection of food prices, though these often bordered on the pricier side of things. Wifi and internet always worked well. Wide selection of clubs and societies. The careers service were not much help to me but were definitely useful to others.
UoL is really the best university - enough time and freedom to explore as well as getting down to work - the night life is fantastic when there are events such as "stamina" or the famous "bar fest" you can't go wrong with UoL
Had the best three years of my life here so far! The university really feels like home, the campus is so versatile and I hold so many special memories here. Each building or certain place will take me back to a time or event and I'll love UoL forever because of that.
Facilities are good, but teaching is awful
SU has a good venue but is not a touchstone of my uni experience. Over expensive, nowhere for an affordable drink and full of petty student politics.
Atmosphere and environment specially designed to provide a relaxing and more of a study-driven surrounding- gives you the spirit and morale support to studying!
Great campus with everything you may need. And very close to the city centre :)
Career service is one of the best in the country, wouldn't have got my placement without them!
I think the students union could do more to express our views (e.g. simple stuff like banners for vote remain)
The careers department are extremely helpful and is very easy to book an appointment with them. There is a vast range of different clubs and societies which is great to meet and get to know people
Good university, good atmosphere
I love this uni, I felt welcome and at home on the first day I moved in. I 100% recommend.
The best three years of my life, met so many interesting and kind people through clubs and societies and definetely made friends for life.
Amazing university with good facilities throughout. A place where all students are welcomed and can enjoy studies.
A community of great tutors, great friends, great teaching and great place.
A great university that I am happy to be attending
Leicester was a great University to attend for those who are academically minded. The facilities are above standard and so are the staff, however you have to really explore the Uni and put the effort in also. Make sure you are making the most of your experience there by talking to your lecturers about your work, using the library and trying out societies. The city is just the right size to get to know and has enough going on to the explore. Although the student union really provides great nights out such as Shabang, Let's Disko, it's also acceptable to explore the bars in the city and not get stuck in the same routine of Shabang Friday nights! Aslong and you put in the hard work and balance that work with activities, Leicester was a fantastic Uni to go to.
Great Uni, a lovely city that is both welcoming and unique. Thoroughly enjoyed my time and always felt safe.
Just finished my degree at Leicester (BA History and Politics) and loved every minute of my time there.
This uni is perfect for those who like a lot of support compared to being fully independent. The location is on a park so it's nice in the summer and there's often icecream vans.
Good uni, the careers development service is my own highlight - it's really great!
Best uni experience - a little bit of everything to l please even the pickiest students!
While the campus is fairly unattractive, all of the facilities you need are there within a 10 minute walk max. Library is fantastic. Lots of societies on offer. Gym and swimming pool on site. Accomodation offered is fantastic quality, however, very pricey (and getting more expensive every year). Oadby is a wonderful place to live...really beautiful and green with a great atmosphere. Never had any problems while in Oadby. On campus plenty of food outlets and choice (could maybe do with 1 more cafe on the other side of campus for when the SU gets really busy), however prices are very expensive! Wouldn't reccomend regularly eating or drinking on campus for this reason...bring a flask and a packed lunch!
great library, great facilities, poor teaching, lack of effort from lecturers, student union has great facilities but is too expensive and way too commercialised. still the best choice i ever made though
Very good university but not elitist and relaxed environment
The campus is nice, with a good library and a good SU (although it is fairly small, there is a Starbucks).
In my first year of uni going into my second and the university has been amazing since the first day!
The University of Leicester to me has given me a great experience. The support I have recieved during my first year has been unfaultable. The facilities on campus, such as the library are impeccable and ultra modern. Although the campus price of food is overpriced, I do believe that if this is something we put forward to our union, they would investigate it. Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed my first year and cannot wait to get back!
Awesome Uni and I love every part of it.
The atmosphere on campus (and in the city) is really vibrant and friendly - there is always something going on and I never get bored! The gym facilities, which have recently been renovated are excellent. Whilst the student union looks nice, they don't really have a lot on other than your generic student nights, but it is an O2 academy, so there are lots of gigs! The city itself is quite cheap to live in and plenty of stuff to do!
This have been my first year there and it has been unforgettable! An amazing memorable experience!
Students union is overpriced food and always packed. not fair given that nowhere else is near it. 9k fees and we still have today through the nose for printing. Disgusting.
Great support for looking at jobs after university. Helped work on my CV, had workshops for psychometric tests, had practise interviews and even practise assessment Centres. This all allowed me to secure my internship at an investment company.
I've had a great first year at this university. Facilities are fantastic
Loved my first year, looking forward to the rest
Amazing facilities and support for students at the leicester students union! I really enjoy everyday student life there and proud to be a part of it
Really good university, great teachers, good quality facilities and a really nice atmosphere
a good university that you can find whatever you want.
Teachers are the best here! The SU could be more towards students as its a bit expensive but it looks very nice. Uni is compact so easy to get everywhere and the library is awesome
There's always a good vibe about. Teaching is of a high standard too.
Teaching is amazing here. I do geology and his has the best department I have seen.
Love the newly updated SU, never had a wifi issue, careers are great but for my course tend to focus too much on post graduate jobs, there's a wide range of clubs and societies and the uni campus has plenty of areas to eat, work, meet in groups etc
I love my university but its definitely not as good as it was when I started. I don't think there is good enough communication between the university and the students. It's just seems all quite generic and boring!
Leicester might not be a Russel Group University, but it is fantastic nonetheless.
Amazing campus set in the heart of Leicester, only 10minute walk from town and right next to Vicky park which is perfect in the summer to go chill out in. Being in the midlands the rent is a lot cheaper than what you'd pay down south and it's generally easy to find accommodation within a 5/10minute walk from uni, no bus passes needed! I've always found Leicester to be a friendly, socialable uni with plenty of societies, nightlife and sports to offer - always find something you're interested in! I couldn't be happier anywhere else.