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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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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.

1/11

Bradford

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Leicester

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Bradford is ahead on international.

University of Bradford vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Bradford and University of Leicester both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Biological Sciences (General). University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,890 a year at University of Bradford and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Bradford is about £8,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 19 and University of Bradford in 2. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £20,000 three years after graduating from University of Bradford, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 10 and University of Bradford in 7, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#497
QS World
#314
#501
THE World
#192
#64
Guardian UK
#30
1966
Established
1921
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
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 Bradford

University of Leicester

82.9%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.7%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

25.1%
19.3%

International

International student share

211
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

23
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.

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

37 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 Bradford

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Forensic Science, Marketing, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Management, Pharmacy, Anatomy & Pathology, Archaeology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Optometry & Ophthalmics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Bradford is about £8,210 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bradford
£15,700
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 Bradford

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Biological Sciences (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    No dataSatisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • Software Engineering

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    79%Satisfaction76%

  • Biomedical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • General Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    No dataSatisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    91%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

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 Bradford vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,890 a year at University of Bradford and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Bradford is about £8,210 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 Bradford and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering and 25 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Bradford, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Bradford and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

University of Bradford teaches 12 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Chemical Engineering, Social Work, Anthropology, International Development, Public Health & Epidemiology, Building & Construction, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 4 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 35 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including History, Mathematics, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 27 more.

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University of Bradford211 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses