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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
London South Bank
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
London South Bank University leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.
London South Bank University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
London South Bank University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Law. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank 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 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and London South Bank University 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.
London South Bank 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.
London South Bank
60 countries · 15.6% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
- 🇮🇳India19.1%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
- 🌐Nepal4.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
14 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 South Bank University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Law
Biomedical Sciences
Design & Fashion
Childhood & Youth Studies
Education Studies
Health & Social Care
Marketing
Business & Management (General)
Drama & Theatre
Applied & General Science
Finance & Actuarial Science
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at London South Bank 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
- London South Bank University
- £17,400
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,400 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- London South Bank 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.
London South Bank University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£19,00091%Satisfaction98%Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data89%Satisfaction97%Biomedical Sciences
£34,000Salary (3 years)No data73%Satisfaction98%Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£15,50084%SatisfactionNo dataEducation Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£17,50085%Satisfaction98%Marketing
£24,000Salary (3 years)£21,50077%SatisfactionNo dataDrama & Theatre
£19,500Salary (3 years)£15,50094%Satisfaction79%Finance & Actuarial Science
£25,000Salary (3 years)£21,50086%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
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London South Bank University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is London South Bank University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,400 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank 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 London South Bank University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Applied & General Science and 2 more.
Is London South Bank University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £19,000 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at London South Bank University and 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does London South Bank University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
London South Bank University lists 240 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at London South Bank University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
London South Bank University teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Building & Construction, Business Studies, Children's Nursing, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing and 33 more.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at London South Bank University?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 9 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Fine Art, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 1 more.
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