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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Aberdeen

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Leicester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). University of Leicester is ahead on ranking, employment, international, scholarship.

University of Aberdeen vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Aberdeen and University of Leicester both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Law, Politics & International Relations and Computer Science. University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Aberdeen is about £4,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 10 and University of Aberdeen in 8, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, against £33,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 14 and University of Aberdeen in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#288
QS World
#314
#201
THE World
#192
#22
Guardian UK
#30
1495
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University of Aberdeen

University of Leicester

89.2%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

18.8%
19.3%

International

International student share

597
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Aberdeen

81 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇨🇳China20.2%
  • 🇮🇳India14.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

46 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 of Aberdeen

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Geology & Earth Sciences, General Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Archaeology, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Genetics & Genomics, History of Art & Design, Information & Library Studies, Medicine, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Anatomy & Pathology, Biotechnology, Creative Writing, Public Relations.

Only at University of Aberdeen

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

University of Aberdeen
£20,800
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Aberdeen is about £4,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen
£23,000
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.

University of Aberdeen

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • English Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction98%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction76%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Ancient Languages

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction97%

  • Mathematics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Physics

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

£6,000

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

University of Aberdeen vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at University of Aberdeen and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Aberdeen is about £4,300 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 of Aberdeen and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Law, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Economics, English Studies, History, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Physics and 34 more.

Is University of Aberdeen or University of Leicester better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Aberdeen, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Aberdeen and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Aberdeen or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

University of Aberdeen teaches 34 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Celtic Studies, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Philosophy and 26 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 26 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Journalism, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology and 18 more.

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University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses