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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool · QS World #851

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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

Liverpool John Moores

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, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Liverpool John Moores University is ahead on established, employment.

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Liverpool John Moores University and University of Leicester both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Liverpool John Moores University offers 325 courses across 78 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Liverpool John Moores University is about £6,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 26 and Liverpool John Moores University in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool John Moores University is higher in 13 and University of Leicester in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#851
QS World
#314
#501
THE World
#192
#61
Guardian UK
#30
1823
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.

Liverpool John Moores University

University of Leicester

86.1%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,500
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.5%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.3%
19.3%

International

International student share

325
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Liverpool John Moores

75 countries · 8.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.2%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland6.6%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.2%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

49 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 John Moores University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Management, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Journalism, Marketing, Economics, Applied Psychology, Physical Geography & Climate, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Health & Social Care, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Genetics & Genomics, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacy, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Business Information Systems, Midwifery, Public Relations, Statistics.

Only at Liverpool John Moores 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

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
University of Leicester
£25,100

Liverpool John Moores University is about £6,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool John Moores University
£18,250
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.

Liverpool John Moores University

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    92%Satisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Chemistry

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    70%Satisfaction96%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • General Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    94%Satisfaction98%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool John Moores University

Alumni Discount Award

20%

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

Liverpool John Moores University vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,250 a year at Liverpool John Moores University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Liverpool John Moores University is about £6,850 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 John Moores University and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, History, Chemistry and 37 more.

Is Liverpool John Moores University or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Liverpool John Moores University, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Liverpool John Moores University and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool John Moores University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Liverpool John Moores University lists 325 courses.

What can you study at Liverpool John Moores University but not at University of Leicester?

Liverpool John Moores University teaches 29 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Nursing (General), Community & Specialist Nursing, Architecture, Biology and 21 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Liverpool John Moores University?

University of Leicester teaches 23 subject areas that Liverpool John Moores University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Physics, Ancient Languages, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Archaeology, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 15 more.

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Liverpool John Moores University325 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses