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St Mary's University, Twickenham

Twickenham

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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.

3/8

St Mary's

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Leicester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). St Mary's University, Twickenham is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

St Mary's University, Twickenham vs University of Leicester at a glance

St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Leicester both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. St Mary's University, Twickenham offers 202 courses across 32 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £25,100 at University of Leicester: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 6 and St Mary's University, Twickenham in 4, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £28,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, against £24,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, St Mary's University, Twickenham is higher in 6 and University of Leicester in 4, with 1 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
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THE World
#192
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Guardian UK
#30
1850
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Leicester

87.5%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.2%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.1%
19.3%

International

International student share

202
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.

St Mary's

56 countries · 18.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.1%
  • 🇮🇳India11.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.3%
  • 🌐Nepal4.6%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland4.2%
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Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

23 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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: English Literature, Marketing, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Medicine, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at St Mary's University, Twickenham

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

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£17,100
University of Leicester
£25,100

St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

St Mary's University, Twickenham
£18,780
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.

St Mary's University, Twickenham

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    76%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Journalism

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    No dataSatisfaction65%

  • Applied Psychology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    No dataSatisfaction93%

  • Management

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction76%

  • English Literature

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Accounting

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

St Mary's University, Twickenham

The Simmie Awards 2026

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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

St Mary's University, Twickenham vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,100 a year at St Mary's University, Twickenham and £25,100 at University of Leicester: St Mary's University, Twickenham is about £8,000 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Journalism, Finance & Actuarial Science and 11 more.

Is St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from St Mary's University, Twickenham, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at St Mary's University, Twickenham and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does St Mary's University, Twickenham or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and St Mary's University, Twickenham lists 202 courses.

What can you study at St Mary's University, Twickenham but not at University of Leicester?

St Mary's University, Twickenham teaches 9 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies, Education Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Philosophy, Public Health & Epidemiology, Liberal Arts and 1 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at St Mary's University, Twickenham?

University of Leicester teaches 49 subject areas that St Mary's University, Twickenham does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 41 more.

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St Mary's University, Twickenham202 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses