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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.
2/8
Richmond American 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, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.
Richmond American University London vs University of Leicester at a glance
Richmond American University London and University of Leicester both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 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 Richmond American University London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Richmond American University London is about £7,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 3 and Richmond American University London in 2, with 1 about level.
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.
Richmond American 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.
Richmond American University London
21 countries · 87.1% international
- 🇮🇳India39.4%
- 🇺🇸United States27.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
- 🌐Nepal2.5%
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.
Richmond American University London
University of Leicester
Business & Management (General)
8 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Computer Science
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £25,100 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
History
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Mathematics
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £25,100 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Marketing
Psychology (General)
Economics
Software Engineering
History of Art & Design
Business Studies
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
- Richmond American University London
- £17,500
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
Richmond American University London is about £7,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Richmond American 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.
Richmond American University London
University of Leicester
Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50091%Satisfaction82%Politics & International Relations
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50085%Satisfaction92%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,00077%Satisfaction93%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,00065%Satisfaction88%Marketing
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50079%Satisfaction75%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,50082%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRichmond American 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
Richmond American University London vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is Richmond American University London or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Richmond American 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 Richmond American University London and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Economics, Software Engineering and 2 more.
Does Richmond American University London or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Richmond American University London?
University of Leicester teaches 58 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 50 more.
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