Over 1,000 of this number are international students taking classes in one of 27 academic programs. The University of Leicester has a self-contained campus which is located close to the city center. There is regular bus service between the university and the city, although many students choose to walk or cycle along a well-maintained path system.
Exchange students can choose from two styles of on-campus housing .
The Halls of Residence, many of which are converted historic manors with beautiful gardens, offer single, double, and triple rooms with a 14-meal plan. The Self-Catering Accommodations offer single rooms with shared kitchen facilities. Students also have access to all university facilities, including sports facilities, computer laboratories, libraries, and more. The Students' Union coordinates a variety of recreational events and also administers two on-campus nightclubs, and there are organizations and societies for almost every extracurricular interest. The International Students' Association is very active and offers numerous weekend and vacation trips to places of interest in the United Kingdom.