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University of Chichester

Chichester · Guardian UK #102

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Chichester

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Leicester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Chichester is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

University of Chichester vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Chichester and University of Leicester both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business & Management (General). University of Chichester offers 209 courses across 44 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at University of Chichester and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Chichester is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 12 and University of Chichester in 0. The widest gap is in Media & Film Studies: £19,500 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, against £25,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Chichester is higher in 8 and University of Leicester in 8, 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
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THE World
#192
#102
Guardian UK
#30
1839
Established
1921
No
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 Chichester

University of Leicester

90.8%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

87.3%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

3.3%
19.3%

International

International student share

209
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Chichester

17 countries · 3.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.5%
  • 🇮🇳India7.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland7.1%
  • 🌐Gibraltar4.8%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

27 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 Chichester

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, English Literature, English Studies, Adult Nursing, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Business Information Systems.

Only at University of Chichester

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 Chichester
£16,800
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Chichester is about £8,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Chichester
£15,840
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 Chichester

University of Leicester

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction92%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    58%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    93%Satisfaction93%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction75%

  • Applied Psychology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Chichester

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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 Chichester vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,800 a year at University of Chichester and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Chichester is about £8,300 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 Chichester and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, History, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Mechanical Engineering and 15 more.

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

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Chichester, and £27,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at University of Chichester and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Chichester lists 209 courses.

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

University of Chichester teaches 17 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Teacher Training, Social Work, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and 9 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 45 subject areas that University of Chichester does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Finance & Actuarial Science, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences and 37 more.

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University of Chichester209 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses