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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/11

Bath

scored higher in 7 categories

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4/11

Leicester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Leicester is ahead on ranking, established, courses, scholarship.

University of Bath vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Bath and University of Leicester both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering. University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Bath and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Leicester is about £6,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 15 and University of Leicester in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £45,500 three years after graduating from University of Bath, against £29,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 10 and University of Leicester in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#125
QS World
#314
#251
THE World
#192
#7
Guardian UK
#30
1966
Established
1921
Yes
Russell Group
No
Gold
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 Bath

University of Leicester

88.6%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£47,400
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.9%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

23.8%
19.3%

International

International student share

303
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

25
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.

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

34 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 Bath

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Management, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Health & Social Care, Business Information Systems, Medicine, Pharmacy, Applied Psychology, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Studies, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Statistics.

Only at University of Bath

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 Bath
£32,000
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Leicester is about £6,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bath
£29,500
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 Bath

University of Leicester

  • Computer Science

    £39,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    82%Satisfaction79%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemistry

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Psychology (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

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 Bath vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £32,000 a year at University of Bath and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Leicester is about £6,900 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 University of Bath and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Ancient Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies and 22 more.

Is University of Bath or University of Leicester better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £39,000 three years after graduating from University of Bath, and £36,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Bath and 83% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bath lists 303 courses.

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

University of Bath teaches 15 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, International Development, Chemical Engineering, Education Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Architecture, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 7 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 38 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, History, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Journalism and 30 more.

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