The university was founded almost a hundred years ago in the aftermath of the Great War.The University of Leicester is a public research university based in Leicester, England. The main campus is south of the city centre, adjacent to Victoria Park. The university established itself as a research-led university and was previously ranked among the top 20 universities in the United Kingdom. The University is held in high regard for the quality of its teaching. University is a lively, energetic and global community, in which dedicated and talented people are anticipating, working towards and helping to shape the future.