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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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

Leicester

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Strathclyde

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Leicester vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

University of Leicester and University of Strathclyde both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 12 and University of Strathclyde in 9, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Strathclyde is higher in 13 and University of Leicester in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#314
QS World
#230
#192
THE World
#351
#30
Guardian UK
#25
1921
Established
1796
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
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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 Strathclyde

86.2%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
18.8%

International

International student share

351
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

28
0

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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Strathclyde

86 countries · 18.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India31%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
  • 🌐Oman3.8%

Subjects

41 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 Strathclyde

Also taught at both: Economics, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Accounting, Business Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Statistics, Human Resource Management, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information & Library Studies, Management, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Biotechnology, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Humanities.

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of Strathclyde

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 Strathclyde
£22,750

University of Strathclyde is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of Strathclyde
£30,250

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 Strathclyde

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    82%Satisfaction87%

  • English Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    98%Satisfaction91%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    90%Satisfaction92%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    96%Satisfaction94%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • General Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    89%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Strathclyde

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University of Strathclyde is about £2,350 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 Strathclyde?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering and 29 more.

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

Law graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £26,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Leicester and 94% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Strathclyde lists 541 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 31 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Ancient Languages, Journalism, Archaeology, Applied Psychology, Classical Studies, English Literature, Genetics & Genomics and 23 more.

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

University of Strathclyde teaches 26 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Teacher Training, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, French, Chemical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Personal & Professional Development, Social Policy & Public Policy and 18 more.

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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses