Universities
Leicestershire's three universities
The city and county are home to three top performing universities - unique for a non-metropolitan area. The three universities - University of Leicester, De Montfort University and Loughborough University - feature many centres of research excellence in sectors such as space science, bio-medical science, engineering and creative industries - all enjoying strong relationships with local, national and even international companies.
University of Leicester
The University of Leicester is a leading UK university that delivers high quality research and inspirational teaching. Leicester is the Times Higher Education's University of the Year for 2008-9. The University is ranked 12th out of Britain's 123 universities and features prominently amongst the world's top 200 institutions.
Visit the University of Leicester website for more information.
De Montfort University
De Montfort University is a leading institution for professional, creative and vocational education. Underpinned by research De Montfort University is a dynamic organisation, formed from a diverse range of specialist institutions. Its long history of excellent teaching, learning and research is founded in the technical and trade education of the late 19th Century.
Today, De Montfort University has two campuses, Leicester City Campus and Charles Frears. The University has special arrangements with more than 80 universities and colleges in over 25 countries.
Visit the De Montfort University website for more information
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is proud of its long history as an institution of further and higher education.
Throughout its history Loughborough University has built upon its distinctive characteristics. Today it is one of the country's leading universities, with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with business and industry and unrivalled sporting achievement.
Visit the Loughborough University website for more information
All three Universities have strong business links; visit our Three Universities for Business partnerships section for more information on this initiative.
