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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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.

6/11

Leicester

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Sussex

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Sussex is ahead on ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, courses.

University of Leicester vs University of Sussex at a glance

University of Leicester and University of Sussex both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations and Law. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

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

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 16 and University of Leicester in 7. The widest gap is in Management: £26,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £31,500 from University of Sussex. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Sussex is higher in 12 and University of Leicester in 10.

World & National Rankings

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

#314
QS World
#273
#192
THE World
#201
#30
Guardian UK
#31
1921
Established
1961
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Sussex

86.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
25.3%

International

International student share

351
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

28
2

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

Sussex

115 countries · 25.3% international

  • 🇨🇳China21.6%
  • 🇮🇳India7.9%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

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 Sussex

Also taught at both: Chemistry, General Engineering, Business Studies, Marketing, Ancient Languages, Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Journalism, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, History of Art & Design, Software Engineering, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Genetics & Genomics, Health & Social Care, Information & Library Studies, Management, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, English Literature, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Anatomy & Pathology, Cultural Studies, Human Resource Management, Linguistics, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of Sussex

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 Sussex
£23,500

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

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of Sussex
£23,500

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 Sussex

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    82%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    81%Satisfaction87%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    93%Satisfaction84%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

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 Sussex

Chancellor's International Scholarships

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Sussex Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

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

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Physics, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Media & Film Studies and 34 more.

Is University of Leicester or University of Sussex better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £25,500 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at University of Leicester and 87% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Sussex lists 463 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 26 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Archaeology, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Classical Studies, Adult Nursing and 18 more.

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

University of Sussex teaches 30 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Anthropology, Philosophy, Biology, International Development, Social Work, American & Comparative Studies and 22 more.

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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses