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Leeds
Leicester · QS World #314
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/8
Leeds Arts
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Leicester
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University is ahead on established.
Leeds Arts University vs University of Leicester at a glance
Leeds Arts University and University of Leicester both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography and Marketing. Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Leeds Arts University is about £7,100 a year cheaper.
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.
Leeds Arts University
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.
Leeds Arts
17 countries · 7.4% international
- 🇮🇳India12.5%
- 🇺🇸United States12.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
- 🇨🇳China6.2%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
5 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Leicester
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
10 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £21,950 (PG)
Marketing
Applied Computing
Creative Writing
Only at Leeds Arts University
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
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,000
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
Leeds Arts University is about £7,100 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,300
- University of Leicester
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Leicester yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLeeds Arts University
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
Leeds Arts University vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Leeds Arts University is about £7,100 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 Leeds Arts University and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Applied Computing and Creative Writing.
Does Leeds Arts University or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Arts University but not at University of Leicester?
Leeds Arts University teaches 6 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Creative Arts (General), Music, Fine Art, Crafts & Applied Arts and Drama & Theatre.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Leeds Arts University?
University of Leicester teaches 67 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 59 more.
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