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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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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

Kingston

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, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on established, international, courses.

Kingston University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Kingston University and University of Leicester both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Aerospace Engineering. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 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 Kingston University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Kingston University is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 13 and Kingston University in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 12 and Kingston University in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#314
#801
THE World
#192
#67
Guardian UK
#30
1899
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Kingston University

University of Leicester

85.4%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
19.3%

International

International student share

390
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

41 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.

Kingston University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Creative Writing, Journalism, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Geography (General), Children's Nursing, Human Geography & Environment, Information & Library Studies, Management, Pharmacy, Software Engineering, Biochemistry, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
University of Leicester
£25,100

Kingston University is about £6,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
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.

Kingston University

University of Leicester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    81%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    76%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    78%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Kingston 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

Kingston University vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

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

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 29 more.

Is Kingston University or University of Leicester better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Architecture, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Music and 18 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 31 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Physics, Ancient Languages, Biomedical Engineering, Archaeology, English Studies and 23 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses