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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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Barnsley College University Centre

Barnsley

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Barnsley College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

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Leicester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Barnsley College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Leicester at a glance

Barnsley College University Centre and University of Leicester both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. Barnsley College University Centre offers 34 courses across 19 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Barnsley College University Centre is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

In Sociology & Criminology, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Barnsley College University Centre is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#314
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THE World
#192
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Guardian UK
#30
N/A
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Barnsley College University Centre

University of Leicester

No data
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.3%

International

International student share

34
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Barnsley College University Centre

No published data on international students

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    Leicester

    81 countries · 19.3% international

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

    Subjects

    12 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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    University of Leicester

    • Computer Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £25,100 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £17,750 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Fee not available

    • Politics & International Relations

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £20,200 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £25,100 (UG)

    • History

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £20,200 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £20,200 (UG)

    • General Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £25,100 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £25,100 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £22,930 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £21,950 (PG)

    Only at Barnsley College University Centre

    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

    Barnsley College University Centre
    £13,500
    University of Leicester
    £25,100

    Barnsley College University Centre is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

    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.

    Barnsley College University Centre

    University of Leicester

    • Sociology & Criminology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Barnsley College University Centre

    Stanley Race Apprenticeship Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Barnsley College University Centre vs University of Leicester: common questions

    Is Barnsley College University Centre or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at Barnsley College University Centre and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Barnsley College University Centre is about £11,600 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 Barnsley College University Centre and University of Leicester?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering and Film Production & Cinematography.

    Does Barnsley College University Centre or University of Leicester offer more courses?

    University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Barnsley College University Centre lists 34 courses.

    What can you study at Barnsley College University Centre but not at University of Leicester?

    Barnsley College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Animal Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Social Work.

    What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Barnsley College University Centre?

    University of Leicester teaches 60 subject areas that Barnsley College University Centre does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages, Finance & Actuarial Science and 52 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Barnsley College University Centre34 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses