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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/10

Aston

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Leicester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, courses, scholarship). Aston University, Birmingham is ahead on established, employment, international, graduate salary.

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Leicester at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and University of Leicester both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Biological Sciences (General), Law and Politics & International Relations. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,520 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 14 and University of Leicester in 8. The widest gap is in Adult Nursing: £36,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £29,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 12 and University of Leicester in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
#314
#401
THE World
#192
#39
Guardian UK
#30
1895
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Leicester

85.2%
86.2%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
19.3%

International

International student share

169
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
28

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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.3%
  • 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%

Subjects

39 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Marketing, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Management, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, Linguistics, Medicine, Biotechnology, Business Information Systems, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Pharmacy, Social Sciences (General), Statistics.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at University of Leicester

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
University of Leicester
£25,100

Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
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.

Aston University, Birmingham

University of Leicester

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    64%Satisfaction83%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    75%Satisfaction83%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    92%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    95%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Aston University, Birmingham

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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

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Aston University, Birmingham is about £2,520 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 Aston University, Birmingham and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Biological Sciences (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Business Studies, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 27 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or University of Leicester better for Biological Sciences (General)?

Biological Sciences (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £26,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Aston University, Birmingham and 90% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at University of Leicester?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 12 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Chemical Engineering, Building & Construction, English Language, Information Systems & Data Science, Technology & Logistics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 4 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

University of Leicester teaches 33 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Geology & Earth Sciences, Journalism, Archaeology, Information & Library Studies and 25 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses