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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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University of York

York · QS World #158

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.

4/11

Leicester

scored higher in 4 categories

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7/11

York

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 7 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, courses). University of Leicester is ahead on established, international, graduate salary, scholarship.

University of Leicester vs University of York at a glance

University of Leicester and University of York both teach 50 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £27,500 at University of York: University of Leicester is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 14 and University of Leicester in 7, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £29,500 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £35,500 from University of York. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 18 and University of York in 7.

World & National Rankings

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

#314
QS World
#158
#192
THE World
#154
#30
Guardian UK
#20
1921
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

86.2%
87.1%

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%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
18.6%

International

International student share

351
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

28
3

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

York

97 countries · 18.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.1%
  • 🇮🇳India7.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
  • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

Subjects

50 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 York

Also taught at both: General Engineering, History of Art & Design, Ancient Languages, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Management, Biomedical Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Psychology (General), Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Humanities, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Genetics & Genomics, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Business Studies, English Literature, Medical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Creative Writing, Midwifery, Social Sciences (General).

Only at University of Leicester

Only at University of York

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 York
£27,500

University of Leicester is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
University of York
£27,250

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 York

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£40,000
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Mathematics

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    79%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction91%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Physics

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

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

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • History

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Archaeology

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    98%Satisfaction84%

  • English Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    98%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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 York

Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

York Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

York Futures Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs University of York: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £27,500 at University of York: University of Leicester is about £2,400 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 York?

Both universities teach 50 subject areas: Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Archaeology, English Studies and 38 more.

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

Computer Science graduates earn a median £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £40,000 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at University of Leicester and 73% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of York lists 532 courses on CourseOptions and University of Leicester lists 351 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 22 subject areas that University of York does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Journalism, Information & Library Studies, Software Engineering, Classical Studies, Geography (General) and 14 more.

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

University of York teaches 32 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Philosophy, Music, Social Policy & Public Policy, Education Studies, Biology, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Liberal Arts and 24 more.

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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses