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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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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

Newcastle

scored higher in 9 categories

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3/12

Leicester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Newcastle University and University of Leicester both teach 59 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Biological Sciences (General). Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

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

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 21 and University of Leicester in 8, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £38,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £27,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 21 and Newcastle University in 6, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
#314
#144
THE World
#192
#23
Guardian UK
#30
1834
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.

Newcastle University

University of Leicester

84.1%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
19.3%

International

International student share

502
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%
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Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

59 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.

Newcastle University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Linguistics, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Aerospace Engineering, Ancient Languages, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Archaeology, Biomedical Engineering, Marketing, Classical Studies, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Genetics & Genomics, Geography (General), Biotechnology, English Literature, Journalism, Statistics, Accounting, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Pharmacy, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Management, Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate, Anatomy & Pathology, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Public Relations, Social Sciences (General), Business Information Systems.

Only at Newcastle 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

Newcastle University
£25,750
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Leicester is about £650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Newcastle University
£30,700
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.

Newcastle University

University of Leicester

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    70%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    70%Satisfaction82%

  • Physics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction94%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    79%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

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Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

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St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

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Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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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

Newcastle University vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

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

Both universities teach 59 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Biological Sciences (General), Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Physics, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology and 47 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £36,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Newcastle University and 83% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Newcastle University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

Newcastle University teaches 40 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical Specialities, Marine Engineering & Technology, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Community & Specialist Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology and 32 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 13 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, History of Art & Design, Children's Nursing, Forensic Science, Humanities, Medical Imaging and 5 more.

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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses