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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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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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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.

2/11

Bristol

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Leicester

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bristol, UWE is ahead on employment, international.

Bristol, UWE vs University of Leicester at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University of Leicester both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Sociology & Criminology. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Bristol, UWE is about £9,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 19 and Bristol, UWE in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bristol, UWE is higher in 15 and University of Leicester in 9, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
#314
#601
THE World
#192
#66
Guardian UK
#30
1969
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.

Bristol, UWE

University of Leicester

86%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
19.3%

International

International student share

257
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
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.

Bristol, UWE

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Marketing, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Civil Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, English Literature, Forensic Science, Adult Nursing, Business Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Medical Imaging, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Midwifery, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Bristol, UWE

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

Bristol, UWE
£15,750
University of Leicester
£25,100

Bristol, UWE is about £9,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bristol, UWE
£16,250
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.

Bristol, UWE

University of Leicester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

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

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    78%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Bristol, UWE

College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

£9,000

Deadline: N/A

Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

£5,760

Deadline: N/A

Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

50%

Deadline: N/A

College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

50%

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

Bristol, UWE vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Bristol, UWE is about £9,350 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 Bristol, UWE and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Media & Film Studies and 31 more.

Is Bristol, UWE or University of Leicester better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Bristol, UWE and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bristol, UWE or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses.

What can you study at Bristol, UWE but not at University of Leicester?

Bristol, UWE teaches 29 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Fine Art, Education Studies, Computing & IT and 21 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Bristol, UWE?

University of Leicester teaches 29 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Archaeology, English Studies, Information & Library Studies and 21 more.

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Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses