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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

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.

9/11

Leicester

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Leicester vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Leicester and University of the Arts London both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Film Production & Cinematography. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Leicester is about £5,790 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 3 and University of the Arts London in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#314
QS World
#851
#192
THE World
#1501
#30
Guardian UK
#52
1921
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

86.2%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
54%

International

International student share

351
183

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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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

16 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Creative Writing.

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

University of Leicester is about £5,790 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of the Arts London
£30,890

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 the Arts London

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    75%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    65%Satisfaction86%

  • Management

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    76%SatisfactionNo data

  • Applied Computing

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    90%Satisfaction85%

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 the Arts London

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is University of Leicester or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of Leicester is about £5,790 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Journalism, Management, Psychology (General), Economics, Applied Computing, Cultural Studies, Information & Library Studies and 4 more.

Is University of Leicester or University of the Arts London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Leicester and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Leicester or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of Leicester but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Leicester teaches 56 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Law, Politics & International Relations, Childhood & Youth Studies, History, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Physics and 48 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Leicester?

University of the Arts London teaches 13 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Biology and 5 more.

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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses