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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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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 South Bank

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

London South Bank University vs University of Leicester at a glance

London South Bank University and University of Leicester both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: London South Bank University is about £7,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 13 and London South Bank University in 6. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 11 and University of Leicester in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#314
#601
THE World
#192
#78
Guardian UK
#30
1892
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 South Bank University

University of Leicester

85.1%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
19.3%

International

International student share

240
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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 South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
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Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

31 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 South Bank University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Adult Nursing, Marketing, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Management, Applied Psychology, Midwifery, Forensic Science, Social Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at London South Bank 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 South Bank University
£17,400
University of Leicester
£25,100

London South Bank University is about £7,700 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
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 South Bank University

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • General Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    66%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction96%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%SatisfactionNo data

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    86%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

London South Bank University

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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 South Bank University vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is London South Bank University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: London South Bank University is about £7,700 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 South Bank University and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Physics, Chemistry and 19 more.

Is London South Bank University or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at London South Bank University and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Building & Construction, Mental Health Nursing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Clinical & Health Psychology, Planning & Housing and 16 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 41 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Ancient Languages, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and 33 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses