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Find your new home at 51Âþ»­

Open Day: 8 February

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Chat to current students, 1-on-1 or in a group, about courses, being a student, or the city of Leicester, or life at 51Âþ»­.

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University is your new beginning and choosing the right one for you can be hard. That’s why we’d love to welcome you to one of our Open Days where you can see for yourself what we have to offer. You can speak with our supportive academics, chat with current students, learn more about our courses and block teaching, explore our award-winning campus, see our guaranteed accommodation options that are all within walking distance, and ranked 11th best in the UK by Uni Compare, and visit the multicultural and vibrant student city of Leicester.

Next Open Day dates

Saturday 8 February, 9am - 3pm

 

This guide has everything you need to know to get the most out of the day, including checking out our state-of-the-art facilities and talking to our award-winning Careers Team about work experience opportunities with big businesses such as ASOS, Microsoft and Pfizer.

If you can't make it to an Open Day, you can book one of our personal tours to see the campus and talk to our students.

We look forward to seeing you.

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Digital and Applicant events

We understand that joining our physical events is not always possible, and we don't want you to miss out! This is why we're offering a suite of digital events covering topics such as finance, accommodation, careers and much more. You’ll hear from our students and staff, and get a chance to ask any questions you may have. If you're an applicant, you can also keep your eye out for an invite to out bespoke applicant events coming very soon!

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What makes us special?

Don’t just take our word for it, our students and independent organisations have awarded us several accolades:

  • Students voted us into the top 30 best UK universities (25th in Uni Compare rankings and 27th in WhatUni Student Choice Awards).
  • We’re in the top 10 for sustainability and, demonstrating our inclusivity.
  • We’re the first university to achieve a silver Race Equality Charter award.

Read more about our award-winning work to provide you with an outstanding university experience.

WATCH: What to expect at a 51Âþ»­ Open Day

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Money off your journey

  1. 30% off National Express coach travel

    We've teamed up with National Express to offer 30% off coach travel* on your journey to our Open Day.ÌýThe discount is valid for a maximum of one adult per booking. Any guest tickets should be booked separately.

    Simply select your journey and the correct Open Day date and your discount will be applied during checkout.

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    *Terms and conditions apply. Available on National Express website.

  2. Up to 15% off your hotel stay

    Holiday Inn Leicester

    Enjoy 12% off your stay (inclusive of bed and breakfast) with Holiday Inn Leicester when you visit our Open Day or Taster Day event.

    Book online using the website. You can also book via call on 0116 482 1900 or email on reservations@hileicester.com. Please quote 51Âþ»­'s unique ID '954291078' when making a booking to receive the discount.

    Ramada Encore

    Receive 10% off your stay at Ramada Encore Leicester when you visit our Open Day or Taster Day event.

    Use and search for Ramada Encore Leicester and choose your dates. The discount rate will be applied for you to book (subject to availability)

    Gresham Aparthotels

    Enjoy 15% off your stay with Gresham Aparthotels when you visit our Open Day or Taster Day event.

    Use the discount code '51Âþ»­SAVER' when booking your stay via website. You can also use this code when making a booking via email or phone (subject to availability).

    IBIS Hotel - Leicester

    Enjoy 15% off your stay (inclusive of bed and breakfast) with Ibis Leicester when you visit our Open Day or Taster Day event.

    You can book this exclusive rate with our team via call onÌý0116 248 7200Ìýor email on reception@ibisleicester.com. Please quote ‘51Âþ»­ Leicester’ when making a booking to receive the discount.

    Abbey Hotel

    Receive 10% off your stay with Abbey Hotel when you visit our Open Day or Taster Day event.

    Use the promo code: 'STUDENT10' when booking your stay via the website. You can also use this code when making a booking via email or phone (subject to availability).

  3. £5 Uber or Uber Eats voucher

    Whether you are travelling to 51Âþ»­ or your local station, or indulging in a tasty takeaway on the day, we have partnered up with Uber to support you on your journey to campus by offering an exclusive £5 voucher off Uber or Uber Eats.

    • Upon booking your visit, you will receive a unique code 2 days prior to the Open Day.
    • Terms and conditions apply, limited number of vouchers available on a first-come, first-served basis*

    *Terms and conditions will be available on redemption on the Uber app.