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Leeds · QS World #77
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.
2/7
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Leeds
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leeds leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Leeds at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Leeds both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Education Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £33,700 at University of Leeds: DN Colleges Group is about £21,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £31,500 at University of Leeds: DN Colleges Group is about £19,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £36,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 9 and University of Leeds 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.
DN Colleges Group
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.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Leeds
105 countries · 31.5% international
- 🇨🇳China49.5%
- 🇮🇳India9.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Leeds
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £29,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £29,600 (UG)
Education Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £33,700 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £33,700 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Health & Social Care
Mechanical Engineering
Social Policy & Public Policy
Teacher Training
Business & Management (General)
English Literature
Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Software Engineering.
Only at DN Colleges Group
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
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Leeds
- £33,700
DN Colleges Group is about £21,200 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Leeds
- £31,500
DN Colleges Group is about £19,000 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.
DN Colleges Group
University of Leeds
Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£36,00088%Satisfaction84%Design & Fashion
£17,000Salary (3 years)£24,000No dataSatisfaction87%Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,00098%Satisfaction86%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£25,00084%Satisfaction82%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,50095%Satisfaction75%Childhood & Youth Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50096%Satisfaction83%Social Policy & Public Policy
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500100%Satisfaction84%English Literature
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50095%Satisfaction90%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500100%Satisfaction76%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction85%Mental Health Nursing
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000100%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →University of Leeds
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
DN Colleges Group vs University of Leeds: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Leeds cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £33,700 at University of Leeds: DN Colleges Group is about £21,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £31,500 at University of Leeds: DN Colleges Group is about £19,000 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 DN Colleges Group and University of Leeds?
Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy and 8 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Leeds better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £36,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at DN Colleges Group and 84% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Leeds offer more courses?
University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Leeds?
DN Colleges Group teaches 6 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Animal Science, Business Information Systems and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
What can you study at University of Leeds but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Leeds teaches 90 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Law, Mathematics and 82 more.
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