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University of East Anglia UEA

Norwich · QS World #381

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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.

5/11

East Anglia UEA

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

6/11

Leicester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, graduate salary). University of East Anglia UEA is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship.

University of East Anglia UEA vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of East Anglia UEA and University of Leicester both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Economics and Media & Film Studies. University of East Anglia UEA offers 497 courses across 77 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 17 and University of East Anglia UEA in 10, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Pharmacy: £37,000 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, against £29,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 18 and University of East Anglia UEA in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#381
QS World
#314
#251
THE World
#192
#27
Guardian UK
#30
1963
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 East Anglia UEA

University of Leicester

86.7%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,200
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.9%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.3%
19.3%

International

International student share

497
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

36
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.

East Anglia UEA

67 countries · 14.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China27%
  • 🇮🇳India9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.7%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

51 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 East Anglia UEA

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Physics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Accounting, Physical Geography & Climate, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Genetics & Genomics, Film Production & Cinematography, Information & Library Studies, Medicine, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Geography (General), Human Resource Management, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Medical Sciences, Midwifery.

Only at University of East Anglia UEA

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 East Anglia UEA
£23,100
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of East Anglia UEA
£23,850
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 East Anglia UEA

University of Leicester

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    80%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • English Literature

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Chemistry

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    96%Satisfaction96%

  • Ancient Languages

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    74%Satisfaction97%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of East Anglia UEA

David TK Wong Fellowship

£26,000

Deadline: N/A

Norwich UNESCO City of Literature Creative Writing in the Community Bursary

£15,018

Deadline: N/A

Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

£13,250

Deadline: N/A

MBAdvantage Scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: May 2026

9mobile Fellowship

£10,000

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 East Anglia UEA vs University of Leicester: common questions

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Leicester cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,100 a year at University of East Anglia UEA and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of East Anglia UEA is about £2,000 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 East Anglia UEA and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Law, Computer Science, History, English Literature, Biological Sciences (General), Mathematics, Chemistry, History of Art & Design, Business & Management (General) and 39 more.

Is University of East Anglia UEA or University of Leicester better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from University of East Anglia UEA, and £26,500 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at University of East Anglia UEA and 92% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of East Anglia UEA or University of Leicester offer more courses?

University of East Anglia UEA lists 497 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

What can you study at University of East Anglia UEA but not at University of Leicester?

University of East Anglia UEA teaches 26 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Education Studies, International Development, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Computing & IT and 18 more.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at University of East Anglia UEA?

University of Leicester teaches 21 subject areas that University of East Anglia UEA does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Archaeology, English Studies, Applied Psychology, Classical Studies, Applied Computing, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 13 more.

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