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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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Open University

None · THE World #801

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/8

Open

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Open University is ahead on satisfaction.

Open University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Open University and University of Leicester both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 17 and University of Leicester in 11. The widest gap is in General Engineering: £43,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £30,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 10 and University of Leicester in 9, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#314
#801
THE World
#192
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Guardian UK
#30
1969
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.

Open University

University of Leicester

89.8%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
19.3%

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

42 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.

Open University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Software Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Health & Social Care, Classical Studies, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Accounting, English Studies, Geography (General), History of Art & Design, Human Resource Management, Information & Library Studies, Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Social Sciences (General), Applied Psychology, Linguistics, Statistics, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing.

Only at Open 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

Open University
No data
University of Leicester
£25,100

We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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.

Open University

University of Leicester

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    95%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    93%Satisfaction79%

  • General Engineering

    £43,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Physics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Ancient Languages

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    93%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Open 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

Open University vs University of Leicester: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, History, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Psychology (General), Humanities, Physics and 30 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £36,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 83% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

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

Open University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Education Studies, Social Work, English Language, Computing & IT, Combined & General Studies, Philosophy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology and 18 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 30 subject areas that Open University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Media & Film Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Journalism, Archaeology, Marketing and 22 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses