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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London · QS World #62

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/12

London School of Economics and Political Science

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Leicester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Leicester is ahead on TEF, courses, scholarship.

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of Leicester at a glance

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Leicester both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General) and Sociology & Criminology. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Leicester is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 10 and University of Leicester in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £49,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, against £29,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher in 6 and University of Leicester in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

#62
QS World
#314
#52
THE World
#192
#4
Guardian UK
#30
1895
Established
1921
Yes
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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

University of Leicester

89.4%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£57,700
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

63.5%
19.3%

International

International student share

253
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
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 School of Economics and Political Science

108 countries · 63.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.7%
  • 🇮🇳India7.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
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Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

22 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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Statistics, Health & Social Care, Management, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Geography (General), Cultural Studies.

Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
£29,200
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Leicester is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

University of Leicester

  • Politics & International Relations

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    No dataSatisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Economics

    £49,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    91%Satisfaction97%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Accounting

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Management

    £42,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    88%Satisfaction76%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

£250,000

Deadline: N/A

Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship

£33,333

Deadline: N/A

Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship

£26,250

Deadline: N/A

LSE ESRC DTP Studentships

£23,805

Deadline: N/A

LSE Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

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 School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Leicester 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, History, Law, Media & Film Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General), Psychology (General) and 10 more.

Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Leicester better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, and £26,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and 92% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses.

What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University of Leicester?

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 8 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Anthropology, Philosophy, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Asian Languages & Studies, Computing & IT and International Development.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?

University of Leicester teaches 50 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 42 more.

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London253 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses