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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.
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University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 2 categories
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Leicester
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
University Centre South Devon vs University of Leicester at a glance
University Centre South Devon and University of Leicester both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Physics. University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 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 South Devon and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University Centre South Devon is about £11,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 2 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and University of Leicester in 0.
World & National Rankings
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Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
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
10 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 South Devon
University of Leicester
Computer Science
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £25,100 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesFee not available
Physics
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,100 (UG)
General Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £25,100 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,750 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Health & Social Care
Management
Social Sciences (General)
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
University of Leicester
Computer Science
£19,000Salary (3 years)£36,00087%Satisfaction83%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction82%Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)£26,00097%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre South Devon
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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
University Centre South Devon vs University of Leicester: common questions
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at University Centre South Devon and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon and University of Leicester?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Management and Social Sciences (General).
Is University Centre South Devon or University of Leicester better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre South Devon, and £36,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University Centre South Devon and 83% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre South Devon or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at University of Leicester?
University Centre South Devon teaches 8 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Animal Science, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marine Engineering & Technology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion and Music.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at University Centre South Devon?
University of Leicester teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry and 54 more.
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