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Leeds
Leicester · QS World #314
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Essex Online
scored higher in 0 categories
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Leicester
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leicester leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University of Essex Online does not lead in any category where both have data.
University of Essex Online vs University of Leicester at a glance
University of Essex Online and University of Leicester have no subject area in common. University of Essex Online's largest is Education Studies; University of Leicester's is Biological Sciences (General).
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University of Essex Online
University of Leicester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Essex Online
No published data on international students
Leicester
81 countries · 19.3% international
- 🇮🇳India36.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
- 🇨🇳China9.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%
Subjects
No subjects in common
University of Essex Online and University of Leicester do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at University of Essex Online
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 Essex Online
- No data
- University of Leicester
- £25,100
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Essex Online yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Essex Online
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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
FAQ
University of Essex Online vs University of Leicester: common questions
Does University of Essex Online or University of Leicester offer more courses?
University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Essex Online lists 30 courses.
What can you study at University of Essex Online but not at University of Leicester?
University of Essex Online teaches 1 subject area that University of Leicester does not, including Education Studies.
What can you study at University of Leicester but not at University of Essex Online?
University of Leicester teaches 72 subject areas that University of Essex Online does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics and 64 more.
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