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The University of Leicester

East Midlands, England

18.7%
Acceptance Rate
53k
Applications (2024)
£34,500
Median Salary (5yr)
86%
Employment Rate
19
Subjects

How much do University of Leicester graduates earn by subject?

University of Leicester graduates earn a median salary of £34,500 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Computing at £55,100, while English studies graduates earn £27,400.

Computing £55,100
£39,100 £68,600
£47,800 £61,000
£33,900 £53,700
Economics £44,200
£31,800 £55,500
Engineering £39,400
£30,700 £45,600
£29,600 £51,500
£29,900 £46,700
Biosciences £37,600
£28,100 £48,200
Law £36,900
£25,900 £50,700
£24,800 £43,800

+ 9 more subjects

How competitive is University of Leicester?

In 2024, University of Leicester received 53,390 applications and accepted 10,010 students, giving an acceptance rate of 18.7%.

53,390
Applications
10,010
Acceptances
18.7%
Acceptance Rate
Applications
Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £22,200 to £48,400 per year in tuition at University of Leicester.

Classroom-based
3-year degree
Per Year
£22,200
tuition only
Total (3 years)
All costs £66,600
Lab-based
3-year degree
Per Year
£26,550
tuition only
Total (3 years)
All costs £79,650
Medicine
5-year degree
Per Year
£48,400
tuition only
Total (5 years)
All costs £242,000

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at University of Leicester?

86% of University of Leicester graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 19 subjects with median salaries ranging from £27,400 to £55,100.

Subject Employment Median Salary
Computing 91.5% £55,100
Medicine and dentistry 97.4% £54,000
Mathematical sciences 81.3% £46,700
Economics 88.2% £44,200
Engineering 94% £39,400
Business and management 85.1% £39,400
Physics and astronomy 85.9% £38,700
Biosciences 92.8% £37,600
Law 91.1% £36,900
Medical sciences 76% £36,100
Politics 89.9% £33,600
Languages and area studies 89.6% £32,800
Chemistry 87.2% £32,500
Geography, earth and environmental studies 86% £32,500
Psychology 86.5% £31,000
Media, journalism and communications 90.4% £31,000
Sociology, social policy and anthropology 87.8% £30,700
History and archaeology 88.3% £29,600
English studies 90.2% £27,400

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

  • 1 Computing £55,100
  • 2 Medicine and dentistry £54,000
  • 3 Mathematical sciences £46,700
  • 4 Economics £44,200
  • 5 Engineering £39,400

Quick Facts

Location East Midlands
Country England
Type University
UKPRN 10007796
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International Student Fees

Fee Range £22,200 – £48,400
per year
Fee by Subject
Classroom-based £22,200/3yr
Lab-based £26,550/3yr
Medicine £48,400/5yr
View official fee page →

Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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