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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/8
Imperial College London
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Imperial College London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
Imperial College London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and Business & Management (General). Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £24,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 1 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 1.
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.
Imperial College London
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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.
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
8 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.
Imperial College London
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £19,400 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Design & Fashion
Finance & Actuarial Science
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Software Engineering
Healthcare Science
Only at Imperial College 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
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £24,900 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.
Imperial College London
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Software Engineering
£65,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction95%Healthcare Science
£27,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction98%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveImperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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Imperial College London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is Imperial College London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £24,900 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 Imperial College London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering and Healthcare Science.
Does Imperial College London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Imperial College London teaches 34 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Ecology & Conservation and 26 more.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Imperial College London?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 15 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Education Studies and 7 more.
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