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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Lancaster University

Lancaster · QS World #164

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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

Lancaster

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Lancaster 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.

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

Lancaster University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences and Law. Lancaster University offers 526 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £14,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,300 a year at Lancaster University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £9,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Lancaster University is higher in 7 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £31,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster University, against £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 5 and Lancaster University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#164
QS World
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#184
THE World
—
#10
Guardian UK
—
1964
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.

Lancaster University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

88.5%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£35,400
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.1%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.4%
No data

International

International student share

526
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
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.

Lancaster

83 countries · 22.4% international

  • 🇨🇳China41.1%
  • 🇮🇳India9.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.9%
  • 🇪🇸Spain3.8%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%
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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.

    Lancaster University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at Lancaster 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

    Lancaster University
    £28,680
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £14,680 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Lancaster University
    £24,300
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £9,300 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.

    Lancaster University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Business & Management (General)

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction98%

    • Law

      £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction97%

    • Marketing

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Software Engineering

      £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction95%

    • Fine Art

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      85%Satisfaction88%

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Drama & Theatre

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      95%Satisfaction79%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      99%Satisfaction98%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
      81%Satisfaction95%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Lancaster University

    India Scholarship – Postgraduate

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    LPDP Scholarship 2026

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Master's Scholarship for Black British Students

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fulgoni Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

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

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £28,680 a year at Lancaster University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £14,680 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,300 a year at Lancaster University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £9,300 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 Lancaster University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Law, Marketing, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Fine Art, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 3 more.

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

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Lancaster 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 Lancaster University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Lancaster University lists 526 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

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

    Lancaster University teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Linguistics, Economics, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering and 48 more.

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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 8 subject areas that Lancaster University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Education Studies, Healthcare Science, Film Production & Cinematography and Music.

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    Lancaster University526 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses