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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 Brighton

Brighton · QS World #901

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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.

2/11

Brighton

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

9/11

Leicester

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Brighton is ahead on established, employment.

University of Brighton vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Brighton and University of Leicester both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Computer Science. University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at University of Brighton and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Brighton is about £7,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 13 and University of Brighton in 7, with 9 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £28,000 three years after graduating from University of Brighton, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 15 and University of Brighton in 11, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#314
#601
THE World
#192
#68
Guardian UK
#30
1858
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 Brighton

University of Leicester

84.1%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.4%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
19.3%

International

International student share

255
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

22
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.

Brighton

93 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India12.1%
  • 🇨🇳China7.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
  • 🇺🇸United States5%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

47 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 Brighton

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Psychology (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Marketing, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Economics, Pharmacy, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Management, History of Art & Design, Humanities, Social Sciences (General), Adult Nursing, Anatomy & Pathology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Midwifery, Statistics.

Only at University of Brighton

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 Brighton
£17,250
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Brighton is about £7,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Brighton
£18,790
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 Brighton

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    74%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • General Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    95%Satisfaction91%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    98%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Brighton

Ruby Lee Progression scholarship

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Vice-Chancellor Scholarships

£4,000

Deadline: N/A

Widening Access Bursary

£3,000

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 Brighton vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at University of Brighton and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Brighton is about £7,850 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 Brighton and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Computer Science, Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, History, Business Studies and 35 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Brighton, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at University of Brighton and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Brighton lists 255 courses.

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

University of Brighton teaches 24 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art and 16 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 25 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Biomedical Engineering, Archaeology, English Studies, Information & Library Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 17 more.

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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses