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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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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.

4/10

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 4 categories

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6/10

Leicester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses). Robert Gordon University is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Robert Gordon University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Robert Gordon University and University of Leicester both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Business Studies. Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Robert Gordon University is about £6,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 9 and University of Leicester in 8. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 8 and University of Leicester in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#314
#801
THE World
#192
#81
Guardian UK
#30
1729
Established
1921
No
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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Leicester

87.9%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

88.5%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.4%
19.3%

International

International student share

151
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

43
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.

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

35 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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Journalism, Pharmacy, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Civil Engineering, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Medical Imaging, Public Relations, Social Sciences (General).

Only at Robert Gordon 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

Robert Gordon University
£18,300
University of Leicester
£25,100

Robert Gordon University is about £6,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Robert Gordon University
£19,060
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.

Robert Gordon University

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • General Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    80%Satisfaction88%

  • Journalism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    80%Satisfaction65%

  • Pharmacy

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Accounting

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

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

Robert Gordon University vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Robert Gordon University and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Robert Gordon University is about £6,800 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 Robert Gordon University and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Business Studies, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management and 23 more.

Is Robert Gordon University or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £23,500 three years after graduating from Robert Gordon University, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Robert Gordon University and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Robert Gordon University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at University of Leicester?

Robert Gordon University teaches 16 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Architecture, Building & Construction, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 8 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Robert Gordon University?

University of Leicester teaches 37 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics, Physics, Ancient Languages and 29 more.

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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses