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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

2/11

Leicester

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Oxford

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Leicester is ahead on employment, scholarship.

University of Leicester vs University of Oxford at a glance

University of Leicester and University of Oxford both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being History, Childhood & Youth Studies and Classical Studies. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Leicester is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 15 and University of Leicester in 1. The widest gap is in Law: £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 8 and University of Leicester in 5, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#314
QS World
#4
#192
THE World
#1
#30
Guardian UK
#1
1921
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Oxford

86.2%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
37.2%

International

International student share

351
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

28
1

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%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

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 Leicester

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Linguistics, Economics, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Archaeology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Anatomy & Pathology, English Literature, Genetics & Genomics, Human Geography & Environment, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Sciences (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Geography (General), History of Art & Design, Management, Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate, Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Humanities, Film Production & Cinematography.

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of Oxford

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 Oxford
£43,600

University of Leicester is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of Oxford
£38,430

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 Oxford

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Classical Studies

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    99%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    85%SatisfactionNo data

  • English Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction97%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Ancient Languages

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • General Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£40,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£43,000
    79%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£46,000
    81%Satisfaction93%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University of Leicester is about £18,500 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 Oxford?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Classical Studies, Law, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Ancient Languages, General Engineering, Physics, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 34 more.

Is University of Leicester or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at University of Leicester and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 26 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Journalism, Marketing, Applied Psychology, Accounting and 18 more.

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

University of Oxford teaches 33 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Theology & Religious Studies, Clinical Specialities and 25 more.

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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses