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Going to university: a parent's guide

Choosing the right university is a big step for your child. As a parent or guardian, you’ll want to help them with this decision and learn more about our courses and what life is like at Â鶹ӰԺ (Â鶹ӰԺ) Leicester.

Whether your young person is exploring their options, applying or getting ready for university, find practical advice to help you understand the process and support their decisions. 

Guidance for every stage of the university journey

Help your child take their next step with confidence. Explore practical advice on courses, Open Days, applications, finances, accommodation and student life.

Plus, use our interactive checklist to track key steps and support your child with the decisions ahead.

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You’ll also receive our prospectus, with everything you need to know about choosing the right university.

Key dates

Sep01

Students can start to submit applications to UCAS.

Sep07

Â鶹ӰԺ Graduation ceremonies begin and end on 16 September.

Sep24

The last date to submit an application for 2026 entry.

Oct03

Â鶹ӰԺ Open Day - the best way to experience Â鶹ӰԺ and everything it offers.

Oct05

First week of teaching for 2026/27 academic year

Oct19

Last date to add a Clearing choice in UCAS for 2026 entry

Nov14

Â鶹ӰԺ Open Day - the best way to experience Â鶹ӰԺ and everything it offers.

Jan13

UCAS equal consideration application deadline 6pm.

Feb06

Â鶹ӰԺ Open Day - the best way to experience Â鶹ӰԺ and everything it offers.

Feb25

UCAS Extra Opens. Students who have used all five choices and are not holding any offers may be able to add another choice in their application.

Mar13

Â鶹ӰԺ Open Day - the best way to experience Â鶹ӰԺ and everything it offers.

Mar17

Â鶹ӰԺ Applicant Day - a chance to meet fellow students, learn more about their course, and get a real feel for university life at Â鶹ӰԺ.

Apr14

Â鶹ӰԺ Applicant Day - a chance to meet fellow students, learn more about their course, and get a real feel for university life at Â鶹ӰԺ.

May05

Applicants must reply by 5 May if they received all decisions by 31 March otherwise their application will be declined by default. Except for applications in UCAS Extra.

Jun02

Applicants must reply by 12 June if they received all decisions by 12 May otherwise their application will be declined by default. Except for applications in UCAS Extra.

Jul01

Final UCAS application deadline before Clearing (6pm)

Jul02

UCAS Clearing opens. Applicants can release themselves into Clearing or apply through Clearing if they've not yet made an application.

Aug12

Results day for A-level, BTEC and T-Levels.

Aug19

GCSE results day.

Sep23

Final date to submit an application for 2027 entry.

Oct18

Last date to add a Clearing choice in UCAS for 2027 entry.

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Open Days

Visiting us on campus is the best way to get a real feel for university life, affordability and the great benefits your child can get from studying with us.

Find out more and book your place
Nov 14

Open Days at Â鶹ӰԺ Leicester

Saturday 14 November 9am - 3pm
Feb 06

Open Days at Â鶹ӰԺ Leicester

Saturday 6 February 9am - 3pm
Mar 13

Open Days at Â鶹ӰԺ Leicester

Saturday 13 March 9am - 3pm
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