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When did the University of Leicester gain university status?

  • 1967

  • 1957

  • 1977

  • 1987

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The University of Leicester, originally known as University College, Leicester, gained its university status in 1957. This marked a significant milestone in its history, allowing it to award degrees in its own right.
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