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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Bournemouth

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Leicester

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment.

Bournemouth University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Bournemouth University and University of Leicester both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Bournemouth University is about £4,410 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 18 and Bournemouth University in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 17 and Bournemouth University in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#314
#401
THE World
#192
#59
Guardian UK
#30
1992
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bournemouth University

University of Leicester

80.8%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
19.3%

International

International student share

225
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

40 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.

Bournemouth University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Applied Computing, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Software Engineering, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Archaeology, Business Information Systems, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Environmental Sciences, Humanities, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Bournemouth University

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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
University of Leicester
£25,100

Bournemouth University is about £4,410 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
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.

Bournemouth University

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    61%Satisfaction82%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    95%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    76%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    80%Satisfaction75%

  • General Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction65%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bournemouth University

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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

Bournemouth University vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Bournemouth University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Bournemouth University is about £4,410 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 Bournemouth University and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Biological Sciences (General), Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, History, Psychology (General) and 28 more.

Is Bournemouth University or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Bournemouth University and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bournemouth University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

What can you study at Bournemouth University but not at University of Leicester?

Bournemouth University teaches 19 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Ecology & Conservation, Mental Health Nursing and 11 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Bournemouth University?

University of Leicester teaches 32 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and 24 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses