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's predecessor, University College, Leicester, gained university status in 1957.
Motto: Latin: Ut Vitam Habeant
Motto in English: So that they may have life
Type: public research university
Established: 1921 (as Leicestershire and Rutland University College) · 1957 (gained university status by royal charter)