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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Open University

None · THE World #801

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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.

3/6

Open

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Open University is ahead on TEF, graduate salary, courses; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College on established, satisfaction, employment.

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

Open University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Education Studies. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £27,000 three years after graduating from Open University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 5 and Open University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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#801
THE World
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Guardian UK
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1969
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Open University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

89.8%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
No data

International

International student share

337
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.

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%
VS

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.

    Open University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at Open 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

    Open University
    No data
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University yet.

    Postgraduate

    Open University
    No data
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Open University 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.

    Open University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Business & Management (General)

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      95%SatisfactionNo data

    • Law

      £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction97%

    • Education Studies

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      89%Satisfaction98%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      92%Satisfaction98%

    • Health & Social Care

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction98%

    • Design & Fashion

      £27,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      84%SatisfactionNo data

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction98%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Music

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      94%Satisfaction80%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

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

    What subjects can you study at both Open University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Information Systems & Data Science and 2 more.

    Is Open University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Open University, 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 Open University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

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

    Open University teaches 54 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Computer Science, History, Sociology & Criminology, Humanities, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Mathematics, Social Work and 46 more.

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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 9 subject areas that Open University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Fine Art, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 1 more.

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    Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses