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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Birkbeck

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Birkbeck, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Drama & Theatre. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 3 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 3 and Birkbeck, University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
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#301
THE World
—
—
Guardian UK
—
1823
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

85.1%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
No data

International

International student share

361
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
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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.

    Birkbeck, University of London

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at Birkbeck, University of London

    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

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £18,500
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Birkbeck, University of London
    £20,850
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,850 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.

    Birkbeck, University of London

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Law

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      94%Satisfaction97%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      76%SatisfactionNo data

    • Drama & Theatre

      No dataSalary (3 years)£15,500
      75%Satisfaction79%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      78%SatisfactionNo data

    • Healthcare Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction98%

    • Marketing

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      75%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birkbeck, University of London

    Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

    £18,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Cyril Taylor Scholarships

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Breakspear scholarship

    £12,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    MA History of Art scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Birkbeck, University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,850 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 Birkbeck, University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Healthcare Science, Marketing, Software Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science and Design & Fashion.

    Is Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, 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 Birkbeck, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Birkbeck, University of London teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Ancient Languages, Economics, History of Art & Design and 52 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 14 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies and 6 more.

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    Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses