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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/9

Cumbria

scored higher in 1 category

VS

8/9

Leicester

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Cumbria is ahead on employment.

University of Cumbria vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Cumbria and University of Leicester both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Business & Management (General). University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Cumbria is about £9,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 12 and University of Cumbria in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria is higher in 6 and University of Leicester in 6, with 1 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
#101
Guardian UK
#30
2007
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 Cumbria

University of Leicester

80.5%
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

89.4%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

2.6%
19.3%

International

International student share

136
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

23 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 Cumbria

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Medical Imaging, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Children's Nursing.

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Cumbria is about £9,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Cumbria
£16,900
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 Cumbria

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    70%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction97%

  • Adult Nursing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    74%Satisfaction88%

  • Management

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    76%Satisfaction76%

  • Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction100%

  • Medical Imaging

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Midwifery

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    95%Satisfaction94%

Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

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 Cumbria vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,000 a year at University of Cumbria and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Cumbria is about £9,100 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 Cumbria and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Business Studies and 11 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from University of Cumbria, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 95% at University of Cumbria and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Cumbria lists 136 courses.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 17 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Ecology & Conservation, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nursing (General), Zoology & Animal Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 9 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 49 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 41 more.

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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses