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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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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.

1/11

Kent

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Leicester

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Kent is ahead on employment.

University of Kent vs University of Leicester at a glance

University of Kent and University of Leicester both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Law. University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Kent and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Kent is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 14 and University of Leicester in 4, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £41,500 three years after graduating from University of Kent, against £33,000 from University of Leicester. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 16 and University of Kent in 7, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#415
QS World
#314
#401
THE World
#192
#47
Guardian UK
#30
1965
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 Kent

University of Leicester

84%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16%
19.3%

International

International student share

335
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Kent

85 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India9.9%
  • 🇨🇳China6.8%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
  • 🇫🇷France5.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%
VS

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

Subjects

46 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 Kent

University of Leicester

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, General Engineering, Marketing, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Biomedical Engineering, Business Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Software Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, English Literature, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Creative Writing, English Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Pharmacy, Social Sciences (General), Archaeology, Genetics & Genomics, Classical Studies, Health & Social Care, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Statistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Linguistics.

Only at University of Kent

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 Kent
£23,500
University of Leicester
£25,100

University of Kent is about £1,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Kent
£20,700
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 Kent

University of Leicester

  • Computer Science

    £37,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £41,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Economics

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

  • Mathematics

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Business & Management (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £35,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

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

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University of Kent

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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 Kent vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £23,500 a year at University of Kent and £25,100 at University of Leicester: University of Kent is about £1,600 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 Kent and University of Leicester?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, Physics, Economics, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), History, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemistry and 34 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £37,000 three years after graduating from University of Kent, and £36,000 from University of Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at University of Kent and 83% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Kent lists 335 courses.

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

University of Kent teaches 17 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Biology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Social Policy & Public Policy, Clinical & Health Psychology and 9 more.

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

University of Leicester teaches 26 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Journalism, Information & Library Studies, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment and 18 more.

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University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses