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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 Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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.

5/10

Leicester

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Portsmouth

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester and University of Portsmouth are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. University of Leicester is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, scholarship; University of Portsmouth on established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

University of Leicester vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

University of Leicester and University of Portsmouth both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £7,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 17 and University of Portsmouth in 9, with 7 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £25,000 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Portsmouth is higher in 18 and University of Leicester in 14.

World & National Rankings

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

#314
QS World
#662
#192
THE World
#401
#30
Guardian UK
#55
1921
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

86.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
24.5%

International

International student share

351
446

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

28
5

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

Portsmouth

96 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India22.1%
  • 🇨🇳China11.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
  • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

Subjects

48 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 Portsmouth

Also taught at both: Accounting, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Physics, Psychology (General), Human Resource Management, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, English Literature, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Adult Nursing, Linguistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Social Sciences (General), Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy, Physical Geography & Climate, Anatomy & Pathology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Business Information Systems, Medical Imaging, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth
£17,900

University of Portsmouth is about £7,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of Portsmouth
£18,600

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 Portsmouth

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • General Engineering

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

  • Management

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    76%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    93%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Language Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University of Portsmouth is about £7,200 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 Portsmouth?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management, History, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and 36 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £25,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Leicester and 82% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Portsmouth lists 446 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 24 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Chemistry, Aerospace Engineering, Archaeology, English Studies, Information & Library Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Classical Studies and 16 more.

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

University of Portsmouth teaches 36 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Building & Construction, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Architecture and 28 more.

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