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Middlesex University

London · QS World #901

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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

Middlesex

scored higher in 3 categories

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2/5

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Middlesex 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.

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

Middlesex University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Middlesex University is higher in 9 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £21,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 7 and Middlesex University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
—
#501
THE World
—
#74
Guardian UK
—
1878
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Middlesex University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

87.4%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
No data

International

International student share

294
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
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University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    20 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.

    Middlesex University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Design & Fashion

      17 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      13 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      10 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      9 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Marketing

      10 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Law

      8 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Education Studies

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,200 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,800 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      4 courses

      Typical fee £17,600 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Childhood & Youth Studies, Music.

    Only at Middlesex 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

    Middlesex University
    £17,200
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Middlesex University
    £17,600
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,600 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.

    Middlesex University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Design & Fashion

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Business & Management (General)

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      85%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      94%Satisfaction98%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction98%

    • Marketing

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Software Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction95%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      94%Satisfaction82%

    • Law

      £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction97%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      93%Satisfaction98%

    • Healthcare Science

      £31,000Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction98%

    • Fine Art

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      85%Satisfaction88%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

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

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,600 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 Middlesex University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Software Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science and 8 more.

    Is Middlesex University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Middlesex University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Middlesex University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

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

    Middlesex University teaches 45 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Business Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Business Information Systems, Medicine, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Clinical Specialities and 37 more.

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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 3 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management and Applied & General Science.

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    Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses