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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

7/10

Leicester

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

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

University of Leicester vs University of West London at a glance

University of Leicester and University of West London both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Law, Biological Sciences (General) and Computer Science. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £8,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 16 and University of West London in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £35,500 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £26,500 from University of West London. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 12 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
—
#192
THE World
#1201
#30
Guardian UK
#108
1921
Established
1860
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 West London

86.2%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
27.1%

International

International student share

351
338

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%
VS

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

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 West London

Also taught at both: Genetics & Genomics, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Economics, Marketing, Software Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Information & Library Studies, Journalism, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Midwifery, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Management, Medicine, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Social Sciences (General), Children's Nursing.

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £8,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of West London
£17,250

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 West London

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction91%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Economics

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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 West London

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of West London: common questions

Is University of Leicester or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £8,350 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 West London?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Law, Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 29 more.

Is University of Leicester or University of West London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £22,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at University of Leicester and 85% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Leicester or University of West London offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 31 subject areas that University of West London does not, including History, Chemistry, General Engineering, Ancient Languages, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Archaeology, English Studies and 23 more.

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

University of West London teaches 27 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Music, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Drama & Theatre, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies and 19 more.

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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses