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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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Birmingham City University

Birmingham · QS World #1001

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Birmingham City

scored higher in 2 categories

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University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Birmingham City University leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not lead in any category where both have data.

Birmingham City University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Birmingham City University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Games Design & Computer Animation. Birmingham City University offers 284 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,570 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Birmingham City University is higher in 10 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and Birmingham City University in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham City University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

No data
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

284
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

10
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.

Birmingham City

No published data on international students

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    University Centre Leeds

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      20 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.

      Birmingham City University

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

      Also taught at both: Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

      Only at Birmingham City 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

      Birmingham City University
      £18,570
      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
      £14,000

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,570 a year cheaper.

      Postgraduate

      Birmingham City University
      No data
      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
      £15,000

      We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham City University 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.

      Birmingham City University

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

      • Design & Fashion

        £20,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
        92%SatisfactionNo data

      • Marketing

        £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
        92%SatisfactionNo data

      • Crafts & Applied Arts

        £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
        94%SatisfactionNo data

      • Software Engineering

        £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
        86%Satisfaction95%

      • Film Production & Cinematography

        £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
        86%Satisfaction82%

      • Law

        £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
        80%Satisfaction97%

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
        90%Satisfaction98%

      • Business & Management (General)

        £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
        83%SatisfactionNo data

      • Finance & Actuarial Science

        £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
        80%SatisfactionNo data

      • Fine Art

        £17,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
        81%Satisfaction88%

      • Biomedical Sciences

        £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
        86%Satisfaction98%

      • Drama & Theatre

        £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
        99%Satisfaction79%

      Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      Birmingham City University

      Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

      £10,000

      Deadline: N/A

      Henderson Bursaries and Scholarships 2026

      £10,000

      Deadline: N/A

      Millennium Point Scholarship

      100%

      Deadline: N/A

      Scott Trust Bursary

      £7,415

      Deadline: N/A

      Santander Scholarship

      £2,000

      Deadline: N/A

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      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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      FAQ

      Birmingham City University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

      Is Birmingham City University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,570 a year at Birmingham City University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,570 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 Birmingham City University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

      Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and 8 more.

      Is Birmingham City University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Design & Fashion?

      Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham City University, and £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does Birmingham City University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

      Birmingham City University lists 284 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

      What can you study at Birmingham City University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

      Birmingham City University teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Nursing (General), Computer Science, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Civil Engineering and 40 more.

      What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Birmingham City University?

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 3 subject areas that Birmingham City University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and Healthcare Science.

      Ready to explore courses?

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      Birmingham City University284 courses · 10 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses