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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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.

7/10

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Lincoln

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Leicester vs University of Lincoln at a glance

University of Leicester and University of Lincoln both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Computer Science and Law. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £6,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 18 and University of Lincoln in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £27,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 12 and University of Lincoln in 9, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#314
QS World
#851
#192
THE World
#601
#30
Guardian UK
#38
1921
Established
1861
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 Leicester

University of Lincoln

86.2%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
20.5%

International

International student share

351
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

28
21

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.

Leicester

81 countries · 19.3% international

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

47 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
  • 🇨🇳China2.2%

Subjects

47 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 Leicester

University of Lincoln

Also taught at both: Journalism, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Human Geography & Environment, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Classical Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Biochemistry, English Literature, English Studies, Geography (General), Accounting, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Psychology, Business Studies, Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate, Anatomy & Pathology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Social Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Medical Imaging, Midwifery.

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of Lincoln

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 Leicester
£25,100
University of Lincoln
£18,300

University of Lincoln is about £6,800 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of Lincoln
£18,800

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 Leicester

University of Lincoln

  • Mathematics

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    96%Satisfaction77%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction73%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    93%Satisfaction77%

  • General Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction82%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

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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University of Lincoln

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Canada Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

European Union Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

South East Asia Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: University of Lincoln is about £6,800 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 Leicester and University of Lincoln?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Mathematics, Computer Science, Law, Chemistry, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), History, Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, General Engineering and 35 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Leicester and 73% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Lincoln lists 343 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 25 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Ancient Languages, Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Archaeology, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Genetics & Genomics and 17 more.

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

University of Lincoln teaches 34 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Zoology & Animal Biology, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Biology, Architecture and 26 more.

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