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Keele University

Keele · QS World #801

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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.

5/7

Keele

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Keele University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

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

Keele University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Biomedical Sciences. Keele University offers 426 courses across 79 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Keele University is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £21,000 three years after graduating from Keele University, against £15,500 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 7 and Keele University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
—
#501
THE World
—
#73
Guardian UK
—
1949
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Keele University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

87.7%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£32,100
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83.7%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.5%
No data

International

International student share

426
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Keele

56 countries · 8.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria12.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan9.1%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.7%
VS

University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    15 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.

    Keele University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Business & Management (General)

      18 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Law

      15 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      12 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      9 courses

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Health & Social Care

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Marketing

      5 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Music

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    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

    Keele University
    £18,200
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Keele University
    £18,200
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,200 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.

    Keele University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Business & Management (General)

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      75%SatisfactionNo data
    • Law

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction97%
    • Biomedical Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction98%
    • Education Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      92%Satisfaction98%
    • Software Engineering

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      72%Satisfaction95%
    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%Satisfaction98%
    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      82%SatisfactionNo data
    • Health & Social Care

      £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction98%
    • Marketing

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      82%SatisfactionNo data
    • Music

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      88%Satisfaction80%
    • Information Systems & Data Science

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      76%Satisfaction95%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Keele University

    Postgraduate Global Scholarship (international) 2026

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

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

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,200 a year at Keele University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,200 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 Keele University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 3 more.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Keele University, 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 Keele University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Keele University lists 426 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

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

    Keele University teaches 64 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Computer Science, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Forensic Science, Sociology & Criminology, Environmental Sciences, Pharmacy and 56 more.

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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 8 subject areas that Keele University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Healthcare Science and Film Production & Cinematography.

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