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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 of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/10

Open

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

8/10

Leeds

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Open University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction.

Open University vs University of Leeds at a glance

Open University and University of Leeds both teach 59 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Physics. Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 27 and Open University in 11, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £38,500 three years after graduating from Open University, against £29,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 29 and University of Leeds in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#77
#801
THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
1969
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Leeds

89.8%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,900
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

72.6%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
31.5%

International

International student share

337
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
13

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

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

Subjects

59 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 of Leeds

Also taught at both: Music, Psychology (General), General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Management, Ancient Languages, Childhood & Youth Studies, Linguistics, Personal & Professional Development, Geology & Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Work, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Sciences, Theology & Religious Studies, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, History of Art & Design, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Biology, Information Systems & Data Science, International Development, Social Sciences (General), Statistics, Teacher Training, Biomedical Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Public Health & Epidemiology, Software Engineering, Classical Studies, Information & Library Studies, French, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, German & Scandinavian Studies, Mental Health Nursing.

Only at Open University

Only at University of Leeds

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 of Leeds
£33,700

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

Postgraduate

Open University
No data
University of Leeds
£31,500

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 of Leeds

  • Computer Science

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
    91%Satisfaction79%

  • Law

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    96%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £38,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Education Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction85%

  • Economics

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Humanities

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    94%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Open University

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University of Leeds

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Community Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Open University vs University of Leeds: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Open University and University of Leeds?

Both universities teach 59 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), History, Mathematics, Chemistry, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Design & Fashion and 47 more.

Is Open University or University of Leeds better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,500 three years after graduating from Open University, and £42,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Open University and 79% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Open University or University of Leeds offer more courses?

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Open University lists 337 courses.

What can you study at Open University but not at University of Leeds?

Open University teaches 9 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Combined & General Studies, Accounting, Office Administration, Geography (General), Nursing (General), Applied & General Science and 1 more.

What can you study at University of Leeds but not at Open University?

University of Leeds teaches 51 subject areas that Open University does not, including Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Asian Languages & Studies, Drama & Theatre, Medical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering and 43 more.

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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses