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University of Hull

Hull · QS World #575

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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.

3/10

Hull

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Hull is ahead on satisfaction, employment, international.

University of Hull vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Hull and University of Leicester both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. University of Hull offers 328 courses across 61 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at University of Hull and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Hull is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 28 and University of Hull in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Mathematics: £21,500 three years after graduating from University of Hull, against £33,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hull is higher in 13 and University of Leicester in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#575
QS World
#314
#501
THE World
#192
#65
Guardian UK
#30
1927
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 Hull

University of Leicester

88.2%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£29,600
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.5%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.9%
19.3%

International

International student share

328
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Hull

71 countries · 29.9% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan18.2%
  • 🇮🇳India15.6%
  • 🇨🇳China12.7%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.2%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

43 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 Hull

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Civil Engineering, English Studies, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Business Studies, English Literature, Human Resource Management, Applied Psychology, Geography (General), Midwifery, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Children's Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Hull

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 Hull
£17,500
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Hull is about £7,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Hull
£18,500
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 Hull

University of Leicester

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    No dataSatisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

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

  • Physics

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    80%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    78%Satisfaction82%

  • Geology & Earth Sciences

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Mathematics

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • History

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Hull

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

20%

Deadline: N/A

Cost of Living Bursary 2026

£1,500

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 Hull vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at University of Hull and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Hull is about £7,600 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 Hull and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Mathematics, History, Media & Film Studies and 31 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University of Hull, and £25,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Hull and 85% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Hull lists 328 courses.

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

University of Hull teaches 18 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biology, Ecology & Conservation, Zoology & Animal Biology and 10 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 29 subject areas that University of Hull does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Chemistry, Ancient Languages, Aerospace Engineering, Journalism, Archaeology, Information & Library Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 21 more.

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University of Hull328 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses