Study Group runs the University of Leicester Global Study Centre, a pathway college for students who need a foundation year or a pre-master's before starting a Leicester degree. Teaching takes place at the university, next to Victoria Park and south of the city centre. Students who reach the required grades progress straight into the University of Leicester.
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Official website: leicestergsc.com
University of Leicester
Study Group
University of Leicester campus
£17,000 – £23,000
International students, foundation and pre-master's programmes
£10,500 – £13,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on leicestergsc.com before you apply.
International Foundation Year (Business, Economics and Law)
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
International Foundation Year (Science and Engineering)
FoundationDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.0, TOEFL: 60
Pre-Master's Programme (Business)
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 64
Pre-Master's Programme (Science and Engineering)
Pre-MastersDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5, TOEFL: 64
A foundation year that leads into Leicester degrees.
Classes at the university, beside Victoria Park.
Pre-master's routes for students who need extra preparation.
Students who meet progression grades continue into University of Leicester degrees.
Leicester graduates work in health, engineering, business and research.
University graduates can apply for the UK Graduate route after their degree.
Undergrad
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Postgrad
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Undergrad
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Postgrad
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The main campus borders Victoria Park, about 20 minutes' walk from the city centre and the railway station. Many first-year students live in the Oadby student village a few miles south-east.
Leicester is a mid-sized city known for the South Asian restaurants and sweet shops of the Golden Mile. Rent is moderate, and London St Pancras is a little over an hour by train.
CAS from University of Leicester
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
The centre accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply about three months before your start date so there's time for the CAS and visa.
Foundation and pre-master's programmes usually start in September and January. Check current dates, as they can change from year to year.
The Student route visa. Your CAS comes from University of Leicester after you meet your offer conditions and pay the deposit; the online application needs proof of funds, your English result and the health surcharge.
The International Foundation Year in business or in science and engineering, and the pre-master's programmes, are the main options. Foundation entry needs completed secondary school, usually with IELTS 5.0 to 5.5; pre-master's entry needs a bachelor's degree.
Study Group offers some scholarships for pathway students, usually as a tuition reduction. Ask the centre or check the Study Group website for current awards.
