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Leeds
Oxford · QS World #4
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 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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Leeds Arts
scored higher in 0 categories
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Oxford
scored higher in 9 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Oxford leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Arts University does not lead in any category where both have data.
Leeds Arts University vs University of Oxford at a glance
Leeds Arts University and University of Oxford both teach 6 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Music and Film Production & Cinematography. Leeds Arts University offers 56 courses across 11 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Leeds Arts University is about £25,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Leeds Arts University is about £20,130 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 2 and Leeds Arts University in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £19,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, against £31,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Arts University is higher in 1 and University of Oxford 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Oxford
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.
Leeds Arts
17 countries · 7.4% international
- 🇮🇳India12.5%
- 🇺🇸United States12.5%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong9.4%
- 🇨🇳China6.2%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates6.2%
Oxford
118 countries · 37.2% international
- 🇨🇳China18.2%
- 🇺🇸United States16.8%
- 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
- 🇮🇳India5.2%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
Subjects
6 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Oxford
Design & Fashion
22 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Music
Film Production & Cinematography
10 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Business & Management (General)
Creative Arts (General)
Fine Art
Only at Leeds Arts University
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
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,000
- University of Oxford
- £43,600
Leeds Arts University is about £25,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Arts University
- £18,300
- University of Oxford
- £38,430
Leeds Arts University is about £20,130 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.
Leeds Arts University
University of Oxford
Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£31,50065%Satisfaction91%Creative Arts (General)
£19,500Salary (3 years)£28,00098%Satisfaction85%
Scholarships for International Students
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Leeds Arts University vs University of Oxford: common questions
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Leeds Arts University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Leeds Arts University is about £25,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Leeds Arts University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Leeds Arts University is about £20,130 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 Leeds Arts University and University of Oxford?
Both universities teach 6 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Creative Arts (General) and Fine Art.
Is Leeds Arts University or University of Oxford better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Arts University, and £31,500 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 65% at Leeds Arts University and 91% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Arts University or University of Oxford offer more courses?
University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Arts University lists 56 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Arts University but not at University of Oxford?
Leeds Arts University teaches 5 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Creative Writing, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre and Marketing.
What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Leeds Arts University?
University of Oxford teaches 73 subject areas that Leeds Arts University does not, including Classical Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French and 65 more.
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