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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 Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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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.

3/10

Chester

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

7/10

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chester is ahead on established, employment, international.

University of Chester vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Chester and University of Leicester both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Law. University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,950 a year at University of Chester and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Chester is about £10,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 22 and University of Chester in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £23,000 three years after graduating from University of Chester, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 11 and University of Chester in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#314
#1501
THE World
#192
#91
Guardian UK
#30
1839
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 Chester

University of Leicester

83.9%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.7%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.7%
19.3%

International

International student share

329
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.

Chester

52 countries · 28.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India32.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

40 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 Chester

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Chemistry, Software Engineering, General Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, Geography (General), Accounting, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Biomedical Sciences, English Literature, Information & Library Studies, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Humanities, Medicine, Biotechnology, Business Information Systems, Midwifery.

Only at University of Chester

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 Chester
£14,950
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Chester is about £10,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Chester
£15,500
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 Chester

University of Leicester

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    No dataSatisfaction79%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    70%Satisfaction93%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Ancient Languages

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Archaeology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    100%Satisfaction98%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Chester

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Visit Us Travel Bursary

£100

Deadline: N/A

Futures Employability Fund

See details

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 Chester vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,950 a year at University of Chester and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Chester is about £10,150 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 Chester and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Biological Sciences (General), Psychology (General), History, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies and 28 more.

Is University of Chester or University of Leicester better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University of Chester, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at University of Chester and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chester lists 329 courses.

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

University of Chester teaches 33 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Nutrition & Dietetics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Animal Science, Mental Health Nursing, Agriculture & Land Management, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 25 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 32 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 24 more.

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University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses