Universities have played key roles in disseminating information on infectious diseases and the use of vaccines as protective measures. Maintenance of this information flow throughout the pandemic has helped universities with protecting their young adult populations against COVID-19. Universities are also substantial economic engines with home and international students being crucial funding sources. The dataset from a survey of University of Leicester undergraduate students in June 2021 is made available. The dataset contains 827 cases (questionnaires) and 78 variables.University students are high-risk spreaders of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. Effective delivery of vaccines to this population group is crucial for combating these diseases. Targeting of COVID-19-specific vaccines to students is highly likely to be necessary for breaking cycles of COVID-19 transmission. Universities have played key roles in disseminating information on infectious diseases and the use of vaccines as protective measures. Maintenance of this information flow throughout the pandemic has helped universities with protecting their young adult populations against COVID-19. Universities are also substantial economic engines with home and international students being crucial funding sources. Our primary aim is to understand students’ knowledge of and attitudes to COVID-19 vaccines. Our secondary aim is to develop bespoke data-informed recommendations for universities on delivery of these vaccines to students. These goals are urgent and imperative as student-focussed vaccine campaigns will have significant roles in combatting COVID-19 in both the short and long-term.

Online questionnaire survey of 7.3% of University of Leicester undergraduates. Questionnaire responses collated into an Excel file. Online semi-structured interviews with small number of students selected to represent a range of ethnic groups and varying levels of vaccine hesitancy and harassment experiences.