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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
London School of Economics and Political Science
scored higher in 5 categories
2/7
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science and Health & Social Care. London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers 253 courses across 30 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,200 a year cheaper.
In Finance & Actuarial Science, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London is higher.
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.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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.
London School of Economics and Political Science
108 countries · 63.5% international
- 🇨🇳China24.8%
- 🇺🇸United States8.7%
- 🇮🇳India7.5%
- 🇩🇪Germany4.9%
- 🇸🇬Singapore4.3%
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
5 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.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Business & Management (General)
18 coursesTypical fee £24,400 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
14 coursesTypical fee £29,200 (UG)
1 courseFee not available
Health & Social Care
Law
Marketing
Only at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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
- London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
- £29,200
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,200 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
- No data
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London yet.
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.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Finance & Actuarial Science
£41,500Salary (3 years)£21,50086%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLondon School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
LSE Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships
£250,000
Deadline: N/A
Mohammed Al Fahim Scholarship
£33,333
Deadline: N/A
Catherine and Joyce Wood Scholarship
£26,250
Deadline: N/A
LSE ESRC DTP Studentships
£23,805
Deadline: N/A
LSE Excellence Scholarship
£20,000
Deadline: N/A
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,200 a year at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,200 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Law and Marketing.
Is London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Finance & Actuarial Science?
Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £41,500 three years after graduating from London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, 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 London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London lists 253 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London teaches 25 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Social Policy & Public Policy, Human Geography & Environment, History, Social Sciences (General), Economics, Media & Film Studies and 17 more.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 18 subject areas that London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Biomedical Sciences and 10 more.
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