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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/6

Northumbria

scored higher in 4 categories

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2/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 7 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#53
Guardian UK
—
1969
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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

83.5%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
No data

International

International student share

305
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
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University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    16 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.

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Music.

    Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

    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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,850 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,850 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.

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      91%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      83%Satisfaction98%

    • Law

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      73%Satisfaction97%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      77%SatisfactionNo data

    • Marketing

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      79%SatisfactionNo data

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      96%Satisfaction79%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      88%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      77%Satisfaction88%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £28,500Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    GEMS Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,850 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies and 4 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 55 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History, Building & Construction, Mathematics and 47 more.

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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 7 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Information Systems & Data Science and Film Production & Cinematography.

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    Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses