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Leicester · QS World #314
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/6
Northern School of Art
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Leicester
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on established, satisfaction.
The Northern School of Art vs University of Leicester at a glance
The Northern School of Art and University of Leicester both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography and History of Art & Design. The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £25,100 at University of Leicester: The Northern School of Art is about £11,600 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
The Northern School of Art
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.
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
2 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.
The Northern School of Art
University of Leicester
Film Production & Cinematography
History of Art & Design
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
The Northern School of Art is about £11,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
- University of Leicester
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Leicester yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveThe Northern School of Art
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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
The Northern School of Art vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is The Northern School of Art or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at The Northern School of Art and £25,100 at University of Leicester: The Northern School of Art is about £11,600 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 The Northern School of Art and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography and History of Art & Design.
Does The Northern School of Art or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at University of Leicester?
The Northern School of Art teaches 4 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General) and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at The Northern School of Art?
University of Leicester teaches 70 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics and 62 more.
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