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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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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Teesside

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Leicester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

Teesside University vs University of Leicester at a glance

Teesside University and University of Leicester both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Law, Biological Sciences (General) and Computer Science. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

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

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 19 and Teesside University in 8, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £21,000 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 14 and University of Leicester in 11, with 3 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
#601
THE World
#192
#95
Guardian UK
#30
1930
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Teesside University

University of Leicester

89%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
19.3%

International

International student share

211
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

34 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.

Teesside University

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Software Engineering, English Studies, Journalism, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering, Marketing, Accounting, Health & Social Care, Management, Adult Nursing, Film Production & Cinematography, Children's Nursing, Medical Imaging, Midwifery, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at Teesside 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

Teesside University
£17,000
University of Leicester
£25,100

Teesside University is about £8,100 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.

Teesside University

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    96%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • History

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Teesside University

Brittan Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

Santander Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Beth Mead Scholarship

£1,200

Deadline: Sept 2026

Santander Brighter Futures

£1,000

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

Teesside University vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is Teesside University or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

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

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Law, Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies, History, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies and 22 more.

Is Teesside University or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Teesside University and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Teesside University or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

What can you study at Teesside University but not at University of Leicester?

Teesside University teaches 21 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Food Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 13 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at Teesside University?

University of Leicester teaches 38 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Ancient Languages, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Archaeology and 30 more.

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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses