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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 Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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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.

2/10

Greenwich

scored higher in 2 categories

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8/10

Leicester

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Greenwich is ahead on established, international.

University of Greenwich vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Greenwich and University of Leicester both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Greenwich is about £7,120 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 14 and University of Greenwich in 11. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, against £36,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 12 and University of Greenwich in 9, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#791
QS World
#314
#601
THE World
#192
#79
Guardian UK
#30
1890
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 Greenwich

University of Leicester

84.6%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£32,800
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.8%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

34.6%
19.3%

International

International student share

272
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

19
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.

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

41 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 Greenwich

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Ancient Languages, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Human Resource Management, Accounting, English Literature, English Studies, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Film Production & Cinematography, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Linguistics, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Statistics.

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Greenwich is about £7,120 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Greenwich
£19,450
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 Greenwich

University of Leicester

  • Computer Science

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    96%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    100%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Management

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction75%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    75%Satisfaction89%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£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 Greenwich vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,980 a year at University of Greenwich and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Greenwich is about £7,120 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 Greenwich and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, History, Management and 29 more.

Is University of Greenwich or University of Leicester better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £27,000 three years after graduating from University of Greenwich, and £36,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at University of Greenwich and 83% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 31 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Teacher Training, Healthcare Science, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Biology, Architecture, Building & Construction and 23 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 31 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Journalism, Archaeology and 23 more.

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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses