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Nottingham · QS World #639
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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.
5/6
Nottingham Trent
scored higher in 5 categories
1/6
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Nottingham Trent University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.
Nottingham Trent University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
Nottingham Trent University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £24,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 8 and Nottingham Trent University in 3.
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.
Nottingham Trent 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.
Nottingham Trent
106 countries · 16% international
- 🇮🇳India28.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
19 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.
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Design & Fashion
40 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Law
24 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
12 coursesTypical fee £17,950 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
12 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Music
11 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Education Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Business & Management (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Finance & Actuarial Science
Drama & Theatre
Marketing
Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Fine Art, Health & Social Care.
Only at Nottingham Trent 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
- Nottingham Trent University
- £17,950
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Nottingham Trent University
- £18,300
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,300 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.
Nottingham Trent University
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£15,50090%SatisfactionNo dataLaw
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction97%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,00088%Satisfaction98%Film Production & Cinematography
£20,000Salary (3 years)£15,50092%Satisfaction82%Music
£21,000Salary (3 years)£15,50086%Satisfaction80%Software Engineering
£26,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction95%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction98%Education Studies
£22,500Salary (3 years)£17,50092%Satisfaction98%Drama & Theatre
£21,000Salary (3 years)£15,50090%Satisfaction79%Marketing
£29,000Salary (3 years)£21,50085%SatisfactionNo dataAgriculture & Land Management
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data70%Satisfaction96%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£15,50074%Satisfaction88%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Nottingham Trent University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is Nottingham Trent University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,950 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,300 a year at Nottingham Trent University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,300 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 Nottingham Trent University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and 7 more.
Is Nottingham Trent University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Nottingham Trent 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 Nottingham Trent University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Nottingham Trent University teaches 62 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Computer Science, Business Studies, Mathematics, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Management, Building & Construction and 54 more.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Nottingham Trent University?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 4 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science and Information Systems & Data Science.
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