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Leicester University is one of the oldest century-old universities in Britain.
Studying in the UK: Introduction and Application Guide of Leicester University

English name of Leicester University: University of Leicester, translated by Hong Kong and Taiwan: Liszt University. University motto: "Ut Vitam Habeant" (English translation: Let them have life; They were born again. Founded in 1957, this university is one of the oldest universities in Britain. As a red brick university in Britain, it is famous for providing high-quality teaching and research courses, with strong scientific research strength and excellent international reputation.

geographical position

The campus of Leicester University is located in the south of Leicester, about one kilometer from the city center. Due to the high terrain, the campus can overlook the panoramic view of Leicester. The campus is surrounded by the famous Victoria Park, which is the former Leicester Racecourse and provides students with extracurricular leisure activities. The campus of Leicester University is full of birds and flowers, and the broad lawn is evergreen all the year round.

Leicester, located in the center of Britain, is a prosperous international commercial city. There are all kinds of shops, restaurants, bars and cultural and entertainment facilities in the urban area, covering an area of about 74 square kilometers and a population of nearly 300,000. It is the most important transportation hub fortress in Britain, and it is very convenient to reach anywhere in Britain from here. It only takes about an hour's drive to London, Birmingham, Manchester and other big cities.

Leicester is the tenth largest city in Britain and one of the best cities in Britain. It is located in the middle of England, 0/60km away from central London/Kloc-0, only 75 minutes by train. No matter on roads, railways or even in the air, the traffic is very convenient. The nearest international airports are London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham International Airport.

Leicester has profound historical and cultural heritage, convenient transportation and extending in all directions. Therefore, Leicester was the commercial, political and cultural center of Britain and even Europe more than 700 years ago. City life in Leicester is very convenient and rich. It is also a famous university town in Britain. The number of students accounts for 10% of the total population of Leicester, which makes Leicester's living environment full of vitality, safety and comfort, full of cultural atmosphere and modern fashion trends.

As the first environmentally friendly city in Britain, Leicester is one of the winners of five sustainable cities in Europe and the only city in Britain that has won this honor. Although it is also an industrial city, Leicester's urban environment is very natural and fresh, suitable for living. Leicester is a city full of cultural atmosphere, and various cultural festivals and art festivals are held here every year. The most famous Leicester Comedy Festival attracts nearly 40,000 people every year, while immigrants from other countries regularly celebrate their traditional festivals.

Leicester hosts a variety of cultural and sports activities every year, and it is also a dream place for many sports fans.

Departmental setup

centre for mass communication research

Aerospace research center;

Faculty of arts;

Law school;

Medical college;

College of Biology;

School of Science;

School of Engineering;

School of Economics;

School of Management;

School of Social Studies

Setting major

At present, the school has six colleges: College of Arts, School of Law, College of Medicine and Biological Sciences, Warwick Medical College, College of Natural Sciences and College of Social Sciences.

1. Art College

The college covers a wide range of subjects, such as American studies, British archaeology, history and modern linguistics. Many subjects are famous for their high-quality teaching and have achieved excellent results. Courses offered include American Studies, Ancient History and Archaeology, English, European Studies, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Language Studies, Modern Language and Visual Arts. Many of these courses are included? Times excellent school guidance Times 2002? . Graduates of the college also work in the media, museums, social and public services, education and other industries.

2. Law

This major has always been regarded as one of the top ten law schools by Time magazine. In the recent UK-wide research evaluation, the teaching and research of law schools got a score of 5A. Students can choose a large number of courses to complete their studies. The teaching environment is friendly, and students enroll students all over the world. Courses offered include law, French law and language.

3. Medicine and Biological Sciences

This major was rated as one of the six best medical schools in Britain by The Guardian, especially in the fields of genetics and biochemistry. The college consists of three branches: the College of Biological Sciences, the College of Psychology and the Medical College.

Courses offered include biological science, medical and biochemical science, environmental biology, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, genetics, psychology, medicine and so on.

4. Warwick Medical College

Our college has been praised by the British Medical Council many times. Four-year and five-year medical undergraduate courses are offered, as well as postgraduate courses.

5. Natural science

Physics and astronomy in this major have one of the largest space science research groups in Europe, and mathematics and computer science also have one of the largest quantitative analysis research groups in Britain. Many other subjects have gained high prestige because of their high-quality teaching level. Courses offered include archaeology, biochemistry, chemistry, computational mathematics, computer science, engineering, electronics, geography, mathematics and computer science, astronomy and mathematics, physics, astrophysics, space science and technology, medical physics and pre-science courses.

6. Social Sciences

This major is one of the earliest sociology majors in Britain, among which economics is one of the largest economic disciplines in Britain, and its economic and social history is also ahead of its research field. Courses offered include social communication, modern history, economic and social history, economics, economic law, preparatory course of economic and social science, geography (social science), geography and economic and social history, politics, political, economic and social history, sociology, etc.