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Bristol, UWE

Bristol · QS World #761

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Bristol

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

2/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Bristol, UWE leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Bristol, UWE vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Bristol, UWE and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Film Production & Cinematography. Bristol, UWE offers 257 courses across 72 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bristol, UWE is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £29,000 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, against £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and Bristol, UWE in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#761
QS World
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#601
THE World
—
#66
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bristol, UWE

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

86%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,400
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.8%
No data

International

International student share

257
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

24
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.

Bristol

107 countries · 24.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India14%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.5%
  • 🇨🇳China4.5%
VS

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.

    Bristol, UWE

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied & General Science, Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Only at Bristol, UWE

    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

    Bristol, UWE
    £15,750
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Bristol, UWE
    £16,250
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,250 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.

    Bristol, UWE

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Business & Management (General)

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    • Design & Fashion

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      94%Satisfaction82%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction98%

    • Fine Art

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      78%Satisfaction88%

    • Law

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction97%

    • Software Engineering

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      74%Satisfaction95%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      86%Satisfaction98%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      71%SatisfactionNo data

    • Marketing

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    • Drama & Theatre

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      94%Satisfaction79%

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      £31,500Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction95%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Bristol, UWE

    College of Health, Science and Society Dean's Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UWE Bristol Global Success Scholarship

    £9,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Avon and Somerset Police Widening Participation Bursary

    £5,760

    Deadline: N/A

    Certificate in Counselling Skills Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    College of Health, Science and Society MSc Scholarship

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Bristol, UWE vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bristol, UWE and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,250 a year at Bristol, UWE and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,250 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 Bristol, UWE and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Law, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation and 8 more.

    Is Bristol, UWE or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from Bristol, UWE, 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 Bristol, UWE or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Bristol, UWE lists 257 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

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

    Bristol, UWE teaches 52 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Accounting, Building & Construction, Ecology & Conservation, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Psychology (General) and 44 more.

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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 3 subject areas that Bristol, UWE does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management and Music.

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    Bristol, UWE257 courses · 24 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses