Tips: The University of Leicester offers strong academics, an affordable cost of living, and a diverse, student-friendly environment. The transition is smooth, although adapting to independent learning and British social norms does take time. Scholarships of up to 5,000 help to reduce tuition costs. Leicester offers adequate career prospects as visa challenges are there. The University of Leicester is an affordable place to study. You can get scholarships of up to 5,000 here. You can choose from affordable shared or ensuite accommodation, depending on your preferences. There’s also a strong brown community in the area, so you should have no problem finding food to eat. In fact, there’s loads of multicultural food available, which is great. There are restaurants around specializing in Indian cuisine and lots of places that sell traditional Maggi and samosas.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It is difficult to get PR here. You have to work 5 years and your study year does not count. Also a lot of competition in white-collar jobs. I would personally not immigrate permanently as you may feel alone sometimes and also medical care is a little messed up.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025Read more

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Cloud Computing MSc - Batch of 2025

Student life is great and there are many educational events that are engaging.

Tips: Students should do deep research before coming to the University of Leicester. They should make sure that they are selecting the correct accommodation for their stay. The faculty are very accessible and helpful. However, I think the faculty should have group discussions every week with all the students to find out if anyone is having any problems. Otherwise, all the staff is very knowledgeable and helps students. I am very satisfied with my University and would recommend it to anyone considering studying here.

Likes (Post study jobs): I feel like the student life at this university is very happening. There are many opportunities for students to help other people. The student body is very diverse, and I have met students from all ethnicities. The volunteers are very helpful.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2024Read more

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Cloud Computing MSc - Batch of 2025

3.5

Average college with strict rules.

Tips: The transition was super easy. It's mostly cloudy or night every day depending on the season. Consider this university only if you are serious about studying. All the assignments are on a level of a mini-project so it would not be easy. There are no part-time jobs at the university, so you'll have to find one in Leicester or elsewhere as it mostly depends on the season. If you start in January, it will be difficult to find a part-time job for at least five or six months. Even if you do find a job, it will likely be a short-term contract position that might not be renewed. The average salary for these positions is the minimum wage of 11.44 per hour.

Likes (Indian Food): You will get everything that you find in India for sure. We have Indian grocery stores over here but it is better to get from India in case it could be expensive if you don't have a part-time job, so get as much stuff as possible.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2024Read more

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MSc Advanced Computer Science - Batch of 2022

Amazing life with great academics.

Tips: Before joining this college, students should be aware of the academic programs and modules, aware of basic programming and plagiarism awareness. Students should have a good friend circle that can help them with studies, part-time jobs, professional job hunts, activities, extracurricular activities, and food preparation.

Likes (Safety): I have lived near campus and so have my friends, and it is an incredibly safe area, especially in the LE2 postcode. However, it can vary depending on the area and your landlord. I highly recommend students find private accommodation or go with university accommodation, as agency accommodation is more expensive and students may have difficulty getting their deposit back due to a lack of understanding of household responsibilities.

Dislikes (Part time work): Before the Russia-Ukraine war, part-time jobs were plentiful. However, you can still get a part-time job within 40 days. There are opportunities in restaurants, stores, warehouses, and tutoring. These jobs can help you develop transferable skills, such as communication and explaining things to non-experts.

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

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3.8

The University of Leicester is a good university with supportive faculty.

Tips: Students should know that this city and the university are good places to be in. The atmosphere here is good and the teaching in the university is also excellent. But one thing to keep in mind is that people in the university won't spoon-feed you anything. It is your responsibility to get stuff and doubts cleared and do extra work for a better understanding.

Likes (Safety): Leicester is a very safe city, and the crime rate is also very low. Since I arrived, I have not heard of anything untoward happening to anyone in the vicinity of my home. So, this makes me feel it is a safe city in comparison to London or other big cities. Also, the cost of living is cheaper as compared to other cities.

Dislikes (Part time work): It is tough to find a part-time job during the main term-time. You will need to go to a lot of places to find a job and have to wait a minimum of 2 to 3 months to get a part-time. If you have some friends working somewhere then it is easier to get a job.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024Read more

Anonymous

Cloud Computing MSc - Batch of 2024

3.7

Exciting, prosperous and interesting.

Tips: I think students should accept the change in order to survive alone, far from home and with expenses all the positives leaving the negatives behind. There is not much cultural change as Leicester is a smaller India all people here are mostly Punjabis and Gujaratis. So, it's quite easy for you if you are Indian. I have availed myself of a 5000 scholarship that I got from the University of Leicester based on my Bachelor's degree. I think I'm 70% satisfied with everything the university, city and country have provided, the rest 30% is for jobs and countries economy.

Likes (Safety): I think Leicester is one of the safest cities in the United Kingdom because there are always people around. There are few quiet places because many Indians live in Leicester. During Indian festivals, there are exciting and authentic celebrations that everyone can take part in.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are definitely jobs out there, but many of the good ones need Security clearance (SC), which you can only get after living for 5 years in the UK. On the bright side, UK still has a lot of opportunities compared to other countries. There's the typical path for fresh graduates. You can apply for a graduate visa, and then apply for graduate roles twice or thrice during this period. If you do well in companies they might sponsor you for 3 more years. So it might take 5 years for all this, wherein you can better jobs after this as well. It's tougher for people with work experience since the local government is pushing the talents that are available locally inside the country first and the UK market is down economically which makes it competitive to find jobs.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024Read more

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The University of Leicester is a leading UK-University which is committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high-quality, inspirational teaching. The university is highly ranked in the UK, continuously among the Top 30 major league tables including 25th

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What is the review of University of Leicester?

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According to Shiksha's rating, the University of Leicester has received an overall rating 4.0. A few of the component ratings of this university are quality of faculty (4.3), safety (4.4), value for money (4.0), student life (4.3). A few of the students reviews for this university are:

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What are the requirements for the University of Leicester MSc in Cloud Computing?

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For admission to the Uni of Leicester MSc in Cloud Computing course, the applicants are required to have a 2:1 or equivalent degree in a relevant subject with substantial element of Computing. Relevant work experience shall also be considered. An English language proficiency score is required. IELTS

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What is the Chancellor's International Scholarship at the University of Leicester?

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Leicester University offers Chancellor's International Scholarship to international fee-paying students who meet the entry requirements of UG or Postgraduate-Taught degree. For undergraduates, the scholarship amount is £3,000 (Around INR 3.2 lakh). This scholarship rewards academic achievement. So,

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How do I apply to the University of Leicester?

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The UG applicants of the University of Leicester can apply via UCAS or university's agents. On the other hand, for PG courses, the applicants can apply directly to the university or via university's agents. To apply to the university, the applicants are required to submit the documents given below:

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