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Leicester · QS World #314
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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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University Centre Somerset
scored higher in 0 categories
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Leicester
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.
University Centre Somerset vs University of Leicester at a glance
University Centre Somerset and University of Leicester both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, History and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 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 University Centre Somerset and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University Centre Somerset is about £11,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £25,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, against £35,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher in 1 and University of Leicester in 1.
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.
University Centre Somerset
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.
University Centre Somerset
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
7 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.
University Centre Somerset
University of Leicester
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesFee not available
History
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £20,200 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Psychology (General)
Mechanical Engineering
Adult Nursing
Applied Computing
Only at University Centre Somerset
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
- University Centre Somerset
- £13,500
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
University Centre Somerset is about £11,600 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.
University Centre Somerset
University of Leicester
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,000No dataSatisfaction83%Mechanical Engineering
£27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction89%Adult Nursing
£19,000Salary (3 years)£29,00086%Satisfaction88%Applied Computing
£25,000Salary (3 years)£35,50091%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Somerset
Alumni Bursary
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
HE Bursary
£600
Deadline: N/A
Advanced Learner Loan Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Diagnostic Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Technical Support Fund
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
FAQ
University Centre Somerset vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre Somerset and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University Centre Somerset 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 University Centre Somerset and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing and Applied Computing.
Is University Centre Somerset or University of Leicester better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Somerset, and £30,000 from University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Somerset or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Somerset but not at University of Leicester?
University Centre Somerset teaches 7 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing and Sport & Exercise Sciences.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at University Centre Somerset?
University of Leicester teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Physics and 57 more.
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