Leicester College
Leicester, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1999
Overview
Leicester College is a public further education college in Leicester, England, widely recognised as Leicestershire's leading post-16 education and training provider. The college operates three main campuses in Leicester – Abbey Park Campus (Painter Street, LE1 3WA), Freemen's Park Campus (Welford Road, LE2 7LW), and St Margaret's Campus (St John Street, LE1 3WL) – along with the City Skills Centre and community learning venues. Under the leadership of Principal and CEO Shabir Ismail and governed by a Board of Governors chaired by Neil McDougall, the college offers qualifications from entry level to level 6, spanning vocational, technical, further and higher education. This includes T Levels, Higher Technical Qualifications, Access to Higher Education, apprenticeships, professional training, and adult education. Subject areas include Business, Accounting and Law; Childcare and Education; Computing and Digital; Construction; Creative Arts; Engineering; Health and Science; Hospitality; Performing Arts; Sport; and more. The college values Respect, Inclusion, Sustainability, Equality, and Excellence, and serves a diverse community reflecting Leicester and Leicestershire.
Fields of study
- Business, Accounting and Law
- Childcare and Education
- Computing and Digital
- Construction
- Creative Arts
- ESOL
- Engineering
- Engineering and Manufacturing
- English and Maths
- Hair and Beauty
- Health and Science
- Hospitality and Catering
- Performing Arts and Music
- Skills for Work
- Sport
- Supported Learning
- Teacher Training for Post 16
- Travel and Tourism
Accreditation: Ofsted
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September 2026
- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees vary by student age, prior qualifications, and funding eligibility. Students aged 16-18 pay no tuition or exam fees. Various fee remissions and Advanced Learner Loans are available for eligible adult students at levels 3-6. Overseas/international fees differ from home fees; contact the college for details. Fees are published per course page.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
