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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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London Metropolitan University

Islington · QS World #1001

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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

London Metropolitan

scored higher in 2 categories

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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, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London Metropolitan University is ahead on established, international.

London Metropolitan University vs University of Leicester at a glance

London Metropolitan University and University of Leicester both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. London Metropolitan University offers 291 courses across 61 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: London Metropolitan University is about £5,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 23 and London Metropolitan University in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 13 and London Metropolitan University in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#314
#601
THE World
#192
#100
Guardian UK
#30
1848
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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Leicester

85.5%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£26,900
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75.5%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.8%
19.3%

International

International student share

291
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

15
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.

London Metropolitan

59 countries · 22.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India36.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.8%
  • 🌐Nepal11.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka2.6%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

35 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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Journalism, Biomedical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Accounting, Applied Computing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biochemistry.

Only at London Metropolitan 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

London Metropolitan University
£19,500
University of Leicester
£25,100

London Metropolitan University is about £5,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London Metropolitan University
£20,000
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.

London Metropolitan University

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    61%Satisfaction93%

  • Ancient Languages

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    69%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction79%

  • Chemistry

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    75%Satisfaction75%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London Metropolitan University

London Met Sanctuary Scholarship

£13,762

Deadline: Jun 2026

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Childcare Grant

85%

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

London Metropolitan University vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is London Metropolitan University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,500 a year at London Metropolitan University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: London Metropolitan University is about £5,600 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 London Metropolitan University and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General) and 23 more.

Is London Metropolitan University or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London Metropolitan University, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London Metropolitan University and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London Metropolitan University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and London Metropolitan University lists 291 courses.

What can you study at London Metropolitan University but not at University of Leicester?

London Metropolitan University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Architecture, Nutrition & Dietetics, Education Studies, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 18 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at London Metropolitan University?

University of Leicester teaches 37 subject areas that London Metropolitan University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Physics, General Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 29 more.

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London Metropolitan University291 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses