The University campus

A compact and friendly campus

To walk from one end of the campus to the other will take you 10 minutes – making it an ideal place to be a student. It is this friendly community feel to Leicester’s campus that students find a real benefit.

Campus architecture

The University's buildings represent over a century of architectural styles which reflect our history and growth. Our first building, the Fielding Johnson, dates from 1837 and is a fine example of late Georgian architecture. Many of the more recent buildings have won architectural awards for design excellence. Most notable is the Engineering Building which was designed by architects Gowan and Stirling in 1963 and is now a grade 2 listed building.

Close to the city centre

A few minutes walk from the campus are supermarkets, a cinema complex, local shops, bars and restaurants. Set in an elevated position, the campus overlooks Leicester city centre, which is just one mile away. Read more about the City of Leicester.

A number of our buildings offer panoramic views of the city and surrounding area. Victoria Park, once the city's racecourse, borders the campus, and is a popular venue for sport and relaxation.

Excellent transport connections

Leicester is in the centre of England close to the M1 and M69 motorways. Leicester railway station is close by and London is just 75 minutes by train. Read more about travelling to Leicester.