Nearby Universities
- De Montfort University (0.4 miles)
- Leicester University (1.1 miles)
- Loughborough University (9.7 miles)
Leicester is one of the biggest cities in the East Midlands, and is home to two major universities. The University of Leicester, and De Monfort University (DMU) are two very well known academies in the East Midlands. Between them they hold just over 40,000 students, making Leicester one of the student centres of the U.K. With so many students, finding student pads or houses in Leicester is quite easy with a lot on offer. The University of Leicester has its own student bar with drinks from as little as a pound on Wednesdays, and a karaoke night each Monday. The actual city itself has a ton of places with something happening almost everyday of the week. Liquid is the most popular club with Tuesday being the official student night. Leicester is also known for its lively gay scene, offering something for everybody, making the city nightlife is some of the best in the Midlands. It has four shopping centres with Highcross Leicester being the biggest, followed by Beaumont Shopping Centre, between them you will find all your typical brand names and designer goods. The high street and local areas have a lot of independent stores, so you don’t have to travel to far for whatever you need. If you like Football or Rugby, the city of Leicester has both, with Leicester City FC recently being promoted to the Premier League. The Brandgate County Park is a perfect day out to relax and get away from the books, or head to the Kilworth House Theatre to watch some epic live performances. With 40,000 students, student accommodation in Leicester is absolutely massive, from houses, bedsits, flats and apartments, whatever your budget and needs, Leicester will have it.
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