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University of Leicester student applications at record level

Posted on 02/03/2009
University of Leicester

Student application figures at the University of Leicester -named University of the Year for 2008-9 by the Times Higher -have rocketed.

While applications nationally increased by over 7% - at Leicester applications were 16% higher than last year. That means that almost 20,000 students will chase 2,500 places at the University.

Director of Marketing & Communications Richard Taylor said: "Leicester has seen one of the largest increases in applications in the UK. In fact, over the past three years (2006-9) our applications have increased 49% - the 3rd biggest amongst traditional pre-1992 universities.

"This success is attributable to the strong research and teaching record Leicester enjoys and our very high student satisfaction record."

Applications from Home and EU students for undergraduate (UG) study are up by 14% and overseas by 48%.

Post graduate taught (PGT) applications are also strong with an increase of 14% from home / EU students and 77% from overseas, an increase of 69% overall.

Applications for postgraduate research are 37% higher than at the same point last year.

In total, over 20,000 students study at the University of Leicester.