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Liverpool
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.
2/8
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Leicester
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is ahead on employment, international.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Leicester at a glance
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of Leicester both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts offers 23 courses across 7 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £4,100 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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
14 countries · 20.1% international
- 🇺🇸United States27.3%
- 🇳🇴Norway22.7%
- 🇪🇸Spain6.8%
- 🇮🇳India4.5%
- 🇲🇽Mexico4.5%
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
2 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.
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
University of Leicester
Business & Management (General)
1 courseTypical fee £20,250 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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
- Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
- £21,000
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £4,100 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLiverpool Institute for Performing Arts
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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
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £21,000 a year at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts is about £4,100 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 Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography.
Does Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts lists 23 courses.
What can you study at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts but not at University of Leicester?
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts teaches 5 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Drama & Theatre, Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Dance and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts?
University of Leicester teaches 70 subject areas that Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 62 more.
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