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Leeds · QS World #77
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.
1/9
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Leeds
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leeds leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs University of Leeds at a glance
Arden University and University of Leeds both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Economics, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.
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.
Arden University
University of Leeds
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Leeds
105 countries · 31.5% international
- 🇨🇳China49.5%
- 🇮🇳India9.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
Subjects
11 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.
Arden University
University of Leeds
Economics
1 courseFee not available
14 coursesTypical fee £29,000 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
14 coursesTypical fee £27,600 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Management
3 coursesFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £29,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Psychology (General)
Human Resource Management
Information Systems & Data Science
Public Health & Epidemiology
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Only at Arden 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
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Leeds
- £33,700
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- University of Leeds
- £31,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Global Community Bursary
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Arden University vs University of Leeds: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and University of Leeds?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Economics, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Psychology (General), Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Public Health & Epidemiology and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
Does Arden University or University of Leeds offer more courses?
University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at University of Leeds?
Arden University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at University of Leeds but not at Arden University?
University of Leeds teaches 99 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 91 more.
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