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Leeds Beckett University

Leeds · QS World #1001

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/12

Leeds Beckett

scored higher in 1 category

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11/12

Oxford

scored higher in 11 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Beckett University is ahead on employment.

Leeds Beckett University vs University of Oxford at a glance

Leeds Beckett University and University of Oxford both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Classical Studies, History and Childhood & Youth Studies. Leeds Beckett University offers 318 courses across 67 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Leeds Beckett University is about £26,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Leeds Beckett University is about £19,990 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 8 and Leeds Beckett University in 0. The widest gap is in Law: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, against £52,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher in 8 and Leeds Beckett University in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

#1001
QS World
#4
#801
THE World
#1
#70
Guardian UK
#1
1824
Established
1096
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Leeds Beckett University

University of Oxford

85.8%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.3%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

19.1%
37.2%

International

International student share

318
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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 Beckett

65 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India48.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.7%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.6%
  • 🌐Nepal2.6%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.6%
VS

Oxford

118 countries · 37.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China18.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
  • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
  • 🇮🇳India5.2%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

Subjects

41 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 Beckett University

University of Oxford

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Civil Engineering, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Mathematics, English Literature, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Public Health & Epidemiology, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Landscape Architecture & Design, Media & Film Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Physical Geography & Climate, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, International Development.

Only at Leeds Beckett University

Only at University of Oxford

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 Beckett University
£16,840
University of Oxford
£43,600

Leeds Beckett University is about £26,760 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Leeds Beckett University
£18,440
University of Oxford
£38,430

Leeds Beckett University is about £19,990 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 Beckett University

University of Oxford

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • English Studies

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction97%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£52,500
    86%SatisfactionNo data

  • Computer Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£51,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Music

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    81%Satisfaction91%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£46,000
    75%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction94%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    87%Satisfaction94%

Scholarships for International Students

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Leeds Beckett University

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University of Oxford

The Rhodes Scholarship

100%

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FAQ

Leeds Beckett University vs University of Oxford: common questions

Is Leeds Beckett University or University of Oxford cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,840 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Leeds Beckett University is about £26,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,440 a year at Leeds Beckett University and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Leeds Beckett University is about £19,990 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 Beckett University and University of Oxford?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Classical Studies, History, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Business & Management (General), Physics, Building & Construction and 29 more.

Is Leeds Beckett University or University of Oxford better for History?

History graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Beckett University, and £33,000 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Leeds Beckett University and 96% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Beckett University or University of Oxford offer more courses?

University of Oxford lists 642 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Beckett University lists 318 courses.

What can you study at Leeds Beckett University but not at University of Oxford?

Leeds Beckett University teaches 26 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Teacher Training, Architecture, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics and 18 more.

What can you study at University of Oxford but not at Leeds Beckett University?

University of Oxford teaches 38 subject areas that Leeds Beckett University does not, including Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian, Ancient Languages, Linguistics, General Engineering and 30 more.

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Leeds Beckett University318 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses