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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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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.

3/10

Birkbeck

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on established, employment, courses.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Leicester at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University of Leicester both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Birkbeck, University of London is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 14 and University of Leicester in 11, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £29,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 15 and Birkbeck, University of London in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#314
#301
THE World
#192
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Guardian UK
#30
1823
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

University of Leicester

85.1%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
19.3%

International

International student share

361
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

43 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: History of Art & Design, Journalism, Management, Accounting, Geology & Earth Sciences, Creative Writing, Archaeology, Biochemistry, Classical Studies, Information & Library Studies, Marketing, Business Studies, English Literature, English Studies, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Social Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Statistics, Business Information Systems, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Humanities.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

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

Birkbeck, University of London
£18,500
University of Leicester
£25,100

Birkbeck, University of London is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
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.

Birkbeck, University of London

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Ancient Languages

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction79%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Birkbeck, University of London

Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

£18,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Cyril Taylor Scholarships

£15,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Breakspear scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

MA History of Art scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

£5,000

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

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Birkbeck, University of London is about £6,600 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 Birkbeck, University of London and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, History, Media & Film Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Economics, Psychology (General) and 31 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Birkbeck, University of London and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or University of Leicester offer more courses?

Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University of Leicester?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 26 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Philosophy, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Asian Languages & Studies, Drama & Theatre, Healthcare Science, Liberal Arts and 18 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

University of Leicester teaches 29 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 21 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses