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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 Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Leicester

scored higher in 6 categories

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3/9

Worcester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, international, graduate salary, courses). University of Worcester is ahead on satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

University of Leicester vs University of Worcester at a glance

University of Leicester and University of Worcester both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

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

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 20 and University of Worcester in 1, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £24,000 from University of Worcester. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 14 and University of Leicester in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

#314
QS World
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#192
THE World
#1501
#30
Guardian UK
—
1921
Established
1946
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 Worcester

86.2%
87.8%

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%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
15.1%

International

International student share

351
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

28
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

45 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Ancient Languages, Finance & Actuarial Science, English Literature, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Medical Sciences, Software Engineering, Adult Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology, English Studies, Forensic Science, Geography (General), Human Geography & Environment, Management, Midwifery, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Cultural Studies, Human Resource Management, Medical Imaging, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing.

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £7,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of Worcester
£18,900

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 Worcester

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction90%

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction74%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    82%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    92%Satisfaction94%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    65%Satisfaction95%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction85%

  • English Literature

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

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

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, History, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Politics & International Relations, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mathematics and 33 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £24,000 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Leicester and 92% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University of Worcester lists 305 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 27 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Physics, General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Economics and 19 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 23 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Design & Fashion, Biology, English Language and 15 more.

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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses