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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
Abertay
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Abertay University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Abertay University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
Abertay University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Abertay University offers 82 courses across 31 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,950 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Abertay University is higher in 2 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £20,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, against £19,000 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and Abertay University in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Abertay University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
Abertay
29 countries · 9.3% international
- 🇫🇷France28%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.6%
- 🇨🇳China3.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.2%
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
9 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.
Abertay University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Games Design & Computer Animation
Business & Management (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Law
Marketing
Software Engineering
Film Production & Cinematography
Finance & Actuarial Science
Only at Abertay University
Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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
- Abertay University
- £16,950
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Abertay University
- £18,950
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,950 a year cheaper.
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.
Abertay University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Business & Management (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)£21,50064%SatisfactionNo dataSport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£19,00092%Satisfaction98%Biomedical Sciences
£29,500Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction98%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction97%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,50083%SatisfactionNo dataSoftware Engineering
£30,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
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Abertay University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is Abertay University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,950 a year at Abertay University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,950 a year at Abertay University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,950 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 Abertay University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Law, Marketing, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and Finance & Actuarial Science.
Is Abertay University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Abertay University, and £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Abertay University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
Abertay University lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at Abertay University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Abertay University teaches 22 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Accounting, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Food Science, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Applied Psychology and 14 more.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Abertay University?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 14 subject areas that Abertay University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 6 more.
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