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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.
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Ravensbourne University London
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Leicester
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Ravensbourne University London is ahead on employment, international.
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Leicester at a glance
Ravensbourne University London and University of Leicester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Ravensbourne University London offers 90 courses across 20 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 2 and Ravensbourne University London in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, against £30,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 4 and Ravensbourne University London in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Ravensbourne University London
University of Leicester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Ravensbourne University London
33 countries · 30.3% international
- 🇮🇳India51.1%
- 🌐Nepal23.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.8%
- 🌐Morocco1.1%
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
14 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.
Ravensbourne University London
University of Leicester
Computer Science
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £25,100 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
Marketing
Business Studies
Economics
Journalism
Software Engineering
Management
Business Information Systems
Accounting
Civil Engineering
Only at Ravensbourne University London
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
- Ravensbourne University London
- £17,500
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
Ravensbourne University London is about £7,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Ravensbourne University London
- £18,500
- 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.
Ravensbourne University London
University of Leicester
Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£36,00070%Satisfaction83%Business & Management (General)
£26,000Salary (3 years)£27,50090%Satisfaction82%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£30,00082%Satisfaction83%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£25,00073%Satisfaction93%Marketing
£26,000Salary (3 years)£27,50080%Satisfaction75%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£35,50071%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRavensbourne University London
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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
FAQ
Ravensbourne University London vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Ravensbourne University London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Ravensbourne University London is about £7,600 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 Ravensbourne University London and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Business Studies, Economics, Journalism, Software Engineering, Management, Business Information Systems and 2 more.
Is Ravensbourne University London or University of Leicester better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Ravensbourne University London, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Ravensbourne University London and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Ravensbourne University London or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Ravensbourne University London lists 90 courses.
What can you study at Ravensbourne University London but not at University of Leicester?
Ravensbourne University London teaches 6 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Computing & IT, Creative Arts (General) and Music.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Ravensbourne University London?
University of Leicester teaches 58 subject areas that Ravensbourne University London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Physics and 50 more.
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