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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

Bristol

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Leicester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Leicester is ahead on TEF, employment.

University of Bristol vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Bristol and University of Leicester both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Law, Mathematics and Physics. University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Leicester is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 24 and University of Leicester in 1. The widest gap is in Management: £44,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, against £26,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 11 and University of Leicester in 11, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#57
QS World
#314
#80
THE World
#192
#13
Guardian UK
#30
1876
Established
1921
Yes
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 Bristol

University of Leicester

88%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£43,100
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.4%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

33.6%
19.3%

International

International student share

479
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

54
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.

Bristol

104 countries · 33.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

49 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 Bristol

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: General Engineering, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Medicine, Archaeology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Civil Engineering, Classical Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, History of Art & Design, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Geography (General), Health & Social Care, Statistics, Business Studies, Human Resource Management, Humanities, Creative Writing, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Bristol

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 Bristol
£31,300
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Leicester is about £6,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Bristol
£28,460
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 Bristol

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Physics

    £34,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £48,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction81%

  • Management

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction76%

  • History

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Chemistry

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Ancient Languages

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction97%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Bristol

Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Black heritage PhD scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

100%

Deadline: N/A

British Council scholarships for Women

100%

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 Bristol vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,300 a year at University of Bristol and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Leicester is about £6,200 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 Bristol and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Law, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Business & Management (General), Management, History, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 37 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £35,000 three years after graduating from University of Bristol, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Bristol and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

University of Bristol teaches 34 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Social Policy & Public Policy, Dentistry, Philosophy, Education Studies, Music, Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine and 26 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 23 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Biomedical Engineering, Journalism, Applied Psychology, English Literature, Genetics & Genomics, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing and 15 more.

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