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Leicester · QS World #314
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Leicester
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Leicester at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Leicester both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and Sociology & Criminology. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £25,100 at University of Leicester: DN Colleges Group is about £12,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 3 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £35,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 3 and University of Leicester in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
DN Colleges Group
University of Leicester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
13 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Leicester
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
12 coursesFee not available
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
General Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £25,100 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
Health & Social Care
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Software Engineering
English Literature
Biomedical Sciences
Business Studies
Business Information Systems
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
DN Colleges Group is about £12,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Leicester
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50091%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£24,00084%Satisfaction82%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£35,500No dataSatisfaction76%English Literature
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,00095%Satisfaction84%Business Information Systems
£20,500Salary (3 years)£35,500No dataSatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →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
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £25,100 at University of Leicester: DN Colleges Group is about £12,600 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 DN Colleges Group and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, English Literature, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies and 1 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Leicester better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £24,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Leicester?
DN Colleges Group teaches 13 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training and 5 more.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Leicester teaches 59 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and 51 more.
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