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Loughborough University

Loughborough · QS World #203

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/10

Loughborough

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

2/10

Leicester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Loughborough University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Leicester is ahead on ranking, international.

Loughborough University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Loughborough University and University of Leicester both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics. Loughborough University offers 416 courses across 63 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,750 a year at Loughborough University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Leicester is about £4,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Loughborough University is higher in 21 and University of Leicester in 1. The widest gap is in Management: £36,000 three years after graduating from Loughborough University, against £26,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Loughborough University is higher in 10 and University of Leicester in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#203
QS World
#314
#301
THE World
#192
#11
Guardian UK
#30
1909
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Loughborough University

University of Leicester

87.6%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.4%
19.3%

International

International student share

416
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

Loughborough

90 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China24.7%
  • 🇮🇳India13.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.6%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates3.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.4%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

39 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.

Loughborough University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, English Studies, Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Business Studies, Information & Library Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Accounting, English Literature, Health & Social Care, Geography (General), Human Resource Management, Social Sciences (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at Loughborough 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

Loughborough University
£29,750
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Leicester is about £4,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Loughborough University
£29,500
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.

Loughborough University

University of Leicester

  • Computer Science

    £40,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Physics

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • General Engineering

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    No dataSatisfaction94%

  • Management

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    No dataSatisfaction76%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £43,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Loughborough University

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver's Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Impact Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Inspiring Success Scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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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

Loughborough University vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Loughborough University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,750 a year at Loughborough University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Leicester is about £4,650 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 Loughborough University and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Law, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History and 27 more.

Is Loughborough University or University of Leicester better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £40,500 three years after graduating from Loughborough University, and £36,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Loughborough University and 83% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Loughborough University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

Loughborough University lists 416 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

What can you study at Loughborough University but not at University of Leicester?

Loughborough University teaches 24 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Building & Construction, Natural Sciences, Planning & Housing and 16 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Loughborough University?

University of Leicester teaches 33 subject areas that Loughborough University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Journalism, Archaeology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Classical Studies, Genetics & Genomics and 25 more.

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Loughborough University416 courses · 36 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses