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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's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/5

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

1/5

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Queen's University Belfast leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (Russell Group, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.

Queen's University Belfast vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Law, Software Engineering and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and Queen's University Belfast in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
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#198
THE World
—
#36
Guardian UK
—
1845
Established
1845
Yes
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Queen's University Belfast

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

86.4%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
No data

International

International student share

494
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%
VS

University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    18 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's University Belfast

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing.

    Only at Queen's University Belfast

    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's University Belfast
    £20,800
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Queen's University Belfast
    No data
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast 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's University Belfast

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction97%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      66%Satisfaction95%

    • Music

      No dataSalary (3 years)£15,500
      89%Satisfaction80%

    • Drama & Theatre

      No dataSalary (3 years)£15,500
      95%Satisfaction79%

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      73%Satisfaction96%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction98%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      No dataSalary (3 years)£15,500
      82%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Queen's University Belfast

    Future-Ready Award

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Queen's University Belfast vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Queen's University Belfast or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,800 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's University Belfast and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Law, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Education Studies, Music, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management and 6 more.

    Does Queen's University Belfast or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Queen's University Belfast teaches 75 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Politics & International Relations, English Studies, History, Management, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and 67 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Queen's University Belfast?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 5 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied & General Science, Fine Art and Healthcare Science.

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    Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses