1 Bedroom Apartment, 134 New Walk, Leicester, LE1

About Leicester

Located in the East Midlands, Leicester is home to the University of Leicester and De Montfort University. It’s a hub for ambitious students and has a diverse student community that continues to grow.

Leicester has a long and interesting history! It was once the site of a prominent Roman settlement and the place where King Richard III’s remains were uncovered in The Grey Friars Car Park in 2012 – if this is something of interest, you can visit the King Richard III Visitor Centre to hear the story of the discovery, exhumation, and reburial of his remains.

If you love retail therapy, the Highcross Leicester shopping centre is one to add to your list with a range of shops, restaurant, and entertainment.

Living in Leicester

Boasting stylish, modern living spaces in close proximity to your chosen campus and the city centre, our student homes in Leicester are a great option for budding students.

With affordable rent options, all inclusive pricing, free contents insurance and a range of modern amneties, what more could you ask for as a student in Leicester?

Ready to embark on your university experience in Leicester? Explore our range of student housing options today and get started!

Universities in Leicester

Leicester has 2 leading universities, the University of Leicester and De Montfort University.

The University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is a public research university, it was founded in 1921 and has over 23,000 students. It is well-known for the invention of genetic fingerprinting and for partially funding the discovery and identification of King Richard III in 2012.

The main campus is located just south of the city and accessible in 30 minutes on foot, 16 minutes via public transport, or a 10 minute cycle. The University of Leicester has an array of student facilities including 2 sports centres with swimming pools, gyms, and regular fitness classes.

De Montfort University

Established in 1992, De Montfort University is a popular choice for students.

De Montfort University is spread over 10 campuses in Leicester, Lincoln, Milton Keynes, and Bedford – students are located on one campus for the duration of their chosen course.

Like the University of Leicester, De Montfort University offers a variety of courses for students to choose from but is known to specialise in art and design and business and law. If a student is keen to study art and design, they can pick from over 20 subject areas and get creative in a range of high-end spaces and workshops.