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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.
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Law
scored higher in 4 categories
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Leicester
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
The University of Law and University of Leicester are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. The University of Law is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment, international; University of Leicester on TEF, graduate salary, courses, scholarship.
The University of Law vs University of Leicester at a glance
The University of Law and University of Leicester both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Politics & International Relations. The University of Law offers 125 courses across 13 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at The University of Law and £25,100 at University of Leicester: The University of Law is about £7,900 a year cheaper.
In Law, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Law is higher in 2 and University of Leicester 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.
The University of Law
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.
Law
87 countries · 23.7% international
- 🇮🇳India27.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan25.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
- 🌐Sri Lanka2.8%
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
11 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 University of Law
University of Leicester
Law
75 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
21 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
23 coursesTypical fee £16,700 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Politics & International Relations
2 coursesTypical fee £19,600 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
5 coursesTypical fee £18,100 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesFee not available
12 coursesFee not available
Psychology (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Accounting
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Business Studies
Only at The University of Law
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 University of Law
- £17,200
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
The University of Law is about £7,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- The University of Law
- £19,600
- 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.
The University of Law
University of Leicester
Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)£25,00089%Satisfaction85%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50088%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,00082%Satisfaction82%Finance & Actuarial Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,00079%Satisfaction88%Accounting
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50076%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveThe University of Law
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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 University of Law vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is The University of Law or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at The University of Law and £25,100 at University of Leicester: The University of Law is about £7,900 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 University of Law and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Business Studies.
Is The University of Law or University of Leicester better for Law?
Law graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from The University of Law, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at The University of Law and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does The University of Law or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and The University of Law lists 125 courses.
What can you study at The University of Law but not at University of Leicester?
The University of Law teaches 2 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Computing & IT and Mental Health Nursing.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at The University of Law?
University of Leicester teaches 61 subject areas that The University of Law does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 53 more.
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