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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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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Queen Mary University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Queen Mary University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Law, Finance & Actuarial Science and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Queen Mary University of London offers 622 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 £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 4 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, against £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 2 and Queen Mary University of London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#103
QS World
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#134
THE World
—
#35
Guardian UK
—
1885
Established
1845
Yes
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.

Queen Mary University of London

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

84.7%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£41,200
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

77.8%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

32.1%
No data

International

International student share

622
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%
VS

University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    13 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.

    Queen Mary University of London

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at Queen Mary University of London

    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

    Queen Mary University of London
    £29,450
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Queen Mary University of London
    No data
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London 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.

    Queen Mary University of London

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Law

      £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction97%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      82%SatisfactionNo data

    • Drama & Theatre

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      92%Satisfaction79%

    • Marketing

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      74%SatisfactionNo data

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £40,000Salary (3 years)No data
      88%Satisfaction98%

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      96%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Queen Mary University of London

    Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

    £800,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

    £7,875

    Deadline: May 2026

    Law Progression Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Queen Mary University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Queen Mary University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,450 a year at Queen Mary University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,450 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 Queen Mary University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science and 1 more.

    Is Queen Mary University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

    Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £32,000 three years after graduating from Queen Mary University of London, 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 Queen Mary University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Queen Mary University of London teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, English Studies and 60 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Queen Mary University of London?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 10 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Fine Art, Childhood & Youth Studies and 2 more.

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    Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses