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Leeds · QS World #77
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 3 datapoints
We looked at 3 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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East Lancashire UC
scored higher in 0 categories
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Leeds
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leeds leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). East Lancashire UC does not lead in any category where both have data.
East Lancashire UC vs University of Leeds at a glance
East Lancashire UC and University of Leeds both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Business Studies and Law. East Lancashire UC offers 49 courses across 18 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £33,700 at University of Leeds: East Lancashire UC is about £20,200 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, East Lancashire UC is higher in 4 and University of Leeds in 0. The widest gap is in Civil Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, against £31,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, East Lancashire UC is higher in 2 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.
East Lancashire UC
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.
East Lancashire UC
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
16 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.
East Lancashire UC
University of Leeds
Civil Engineering
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
31 coursesTypical fee £33,700 (UG)
Business Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £29,000 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £27,600 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £33,700 (UG)
General Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £15,500 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £33,700 (UG)
Education Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Health & Social Care
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Aerospace Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Public Health & Epidemiology
Also taught at both: Teacher Training.
Only at East Lancashire UC
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
- East Lancashire UC
- £13,500
- University of Leeds
- £33,700
East Lancashire UC is about £20,200 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- East Lancashire UC
- No data
- University of Leeds
- £31,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for East Lancashire UC 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.
East Lancashire UC
University of Leeds
Civil Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction89%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction92%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction82%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction86%Aerospace Engineering
£33,000Salary (3 years)£31,000No dataSatisfaction82%Sport & Exercise Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50093%Satisfaction75%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveEast Lancashire UC
East Lancashire UC Financial Support Package
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Childcare Grant (CCG)
See details
Deadline: N/A
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
See details
Deadline: N/A
HE Hardship Loan or Grant
See details
Deadline: N/A
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
East Lancashire UC vs University of Leeds: common questions
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Leeds cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at East Lancashire UC and £33,700 at University of Leeds: East Lancashire UC is about £20,200 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 East Lancashire UC and University of Leeds?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 4 more.
Is East Lancashire UC or University of Leeds better for Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from East Lancashire UC, and £31,000 from University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does East Lancashire UC or University of Leeds offer more courses?
University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and East Lancashire UC lists 49 courses.
What can you study at East Lancashire UC but not at University of Leeds?
East Lancashire UC teaches 2 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Building & Construction and Applied Computing.
What can you study at University of Leeds but not at East Lancashire UC?
University of Leeds teaches 94 subject areas that East Lancashire UC does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Economics, Mathematics, Music and 86 more.
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