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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
Kingston
scored higher in 4 categories
2/6
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Kingston University leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Kingston University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
Kingston University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Childhood & Youth Studies. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 9 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 7 and Kingston University in 2.
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.
Kingston University
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.
Kingston
91 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇳India24.1%
- 🇨🇳China23.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
- 🇺🇸United States3.2%
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
19 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.
Kingston University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Business & Management (General)
34 coursesTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
21 coursesTypical fee £13,950 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Biomedical Sciences
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Education Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Information Systems & Data Science
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Marketing
Music
Software Engineering
Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Health & Social Care.
Only at Kingston University
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
- Kingston University
- £18,500
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Kingston University
- £18,900
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,900 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.
Kingston University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Business & Management (General)
£25,500Salary (3 years)£21,50081%SatisfactionNo dataDesign & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£15,50089%SatisfactionNo dataLaw
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction97%Biomedical Sciences
£31,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction98%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,000Salary (3 years)£19,00087%Satisfaction98%Education Studies
£22,500Salary (3 years)£17,50090%Satisfaction98%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£15,50074%Satisfaction82%Information Systems & Data Science
£28,000Salary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction95%Marketing
£27,500Salary (3 years)£21,50083%SatisfactionNo dataMusic
£22,500Salary (3 years)£15,50098%Satisfaction80%Drama & Theatre
£22,500Salary (3 years)£15,50095%Satisfaction79%Fine Art
£22,500Salary (3 years)£15,50075%Satisfaction88%
Scholarships for International Students
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Kingston University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is Kingston University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,900 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 Kingston University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Games Design & Computer Animation, Biomedical Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 7 more.
Is Kingston University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Business & Management (General)?
Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston 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 Kingston University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at Kingston University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Kingston University teaches 48 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering, Economics, Psychology (General) and 40 more.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Kingston University?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 4 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and Healthcare Science.
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