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Leicester · QS World #314
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/8
Arts University Bournemouth
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Leicester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Leicester at a glance
Arts University Bournemouth and University of Leicester both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies and Film Production & Cinematography. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,150 a year cheaper.
In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher. In Business & Management (General), the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Arts University Bournemouth is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Arts University Bournemouth
University of Leicester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Arts University Bournemouth
35 countries · 13.5% international
- 🇨🇳China17.8%
- 🇮🇳India12.9%
- 🇺🇸United States8.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🌐Iceland3%
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
4 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Arts University Bournemouth
University of Leicester
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
14 coursesTypical fee £19,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £21,950 (PG)
Creative Writing
Only at Arts University Bournemouth
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,950
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,150 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Arts University Bournemouth
- £19,980
- University of Leicester
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Leicester yet.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Arts University Bournemouth
University of Leicester
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£27,50084%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveArts University Bournemouth
British National Residing Overseas
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University of Leicester
International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver
100%
Deadline: N/A
ULSB International Deans Scholarship
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arts University Bournemouth vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Arts University Bournemouth is about £5,150 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Arts University Bournemouth and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and Creative Writing.
Is Arts University Bournemouth or University of Leicester better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Arts University Bournemouth and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Arts University Bournemouth or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.
What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at University of Leicester?
Arts University Bournemouth teaches 9 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Architecture, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Performing Arts (General) and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Arts University Bournemouth?
University of Leicester teaches 68 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 60 more.
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