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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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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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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.

7/10

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

3/10

Leicester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). University of Leicester is ahead on ranking, scholarship.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Leicester at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Leicester both teach 53 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Queen's University Belfast is about £4,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 15 and Queen's University Belfast in 10, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#314
#198
THE World
#192
#36
Guardian UK
#30
1845
Established
1921
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Queen's University Belfast

University of Leicester

86.4%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
19.3%

International

International student share

494
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

53 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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Management, Psychology (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Archaeology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Ancient Languages, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Human Geography & Environment, Pharmacy, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Biochemistry, Social Sciences (General), Geography (General), Marketing, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Health & Social Care, Linguistics, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Humanities, Midwifery, Anatomy & Pathology, Business Studies, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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

Queen's University Belfast
£20,800
University of Leicester
£25,100

Queen's University Belfast is about £4,300 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.

Queen's University Belfast

University of Leicester

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    72%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    97%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Physics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

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

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Queen's University Belfast is about £4,300 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 Queen's University Belfast and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 53 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Biological Sciences (General), History, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Chemistry, English Studies, Physics, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 41 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of Leicester offer more courses?

Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of Leicester?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 40 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Anthropology, Social Work, French, Irish Studies, Planning & Housing, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Nursing (General) and 32 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of Leicester teaches 19 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Biomedical Engineering, Journalism, Information & Library Studies, Applied Psychology, Classical Studies, English Literature, Genetics & Genomics, Applied Computing and 11 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses