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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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Wrexham University

Wrexham · Guardian UK #110

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/8

Leicester

scored higher in 4 categories

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4/8

Wrexham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leicester and Wrexham University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. University of Leicester is ahead on ranking, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; Wrexham University on established, satisfaction, employment, international.

University of Leicester vs Wrexham University at a glance

University of Leicester and Wrexham University both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Computer Science. University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas; Wrexham University offers 159 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £12,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 13 and Wrexham University in 3. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £36,000 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, against £19,500 from Wrexham University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leicester is higher in 9 and Wrexham University in 3, with 2 about level.

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
—
#30
Guardian UK
#110
1921
Established
1887
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Leicester

Wrexham University

86.2%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.3%
22.9%

International

International student share

351
159

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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Wrexham

19 countries · 22.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India66.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany7.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh7.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.8%

Subjects

27 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

Wrexham University

Also taught at both: Management, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Business Studies, Forensic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Children's Nursing, Civil Engineering, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation.

Only at University of Leicester

Only at Wrexham University

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
Wrexham University
£12,750

Wrexham University is about £12,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leicester
No data
Wrexham University
£12,500

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

Wrexham University

  • Law

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction60%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
    93%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
    81%Satisfaction75%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£41,500
    89%Satisfaction75%

  • Adult Nursing

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Software Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    76%Satisfaction71%

Showing the 12 largest of 17 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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Wrexham University

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FAQ

University of Leicester vs Wrexham University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,100 a year at University of Leicester and £12,750 at Wrexham University: Wrexham University is about £12,350 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 Wrexham University?

Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing and 15 more.

Is University of Leicester or Wrexham University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from University of Leicester, and £19,500 from Wrexham University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at University of Leicester and 81% at Wrexham University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Leicester or Wrexham University offer more courses?

University of Leicester lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Wrexham University lists 159 courses.

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

University of Leicester teaches 45 subject areas that Wrexham University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering, Ancient Languages and 37 more.

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

Wrexham University teaches 25 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Social Work, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Design & Fashion and 17 more.

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University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Wrexham University159 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses