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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 of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/9

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

6/9

Leeds

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, international, courses, scholarship). Queen's University Belfast is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment.

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Leeds at a glance

Queen's University Belfast and University of Leeds both teach 73 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Physics and Law. Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Queen's University Belfast is about £12,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 46 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 24 and University of Leeds in 19, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#174
QS World
#77
#198
THE World
#118
#36
Guardian UK
#15
1845
Established
1904
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
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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 of Leeds

86.4%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.9%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
31.5%

International

International student share

494
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
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.

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

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

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

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

Subjects

73 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 of Leeds

Also taught at both: Music, Philosophy, Design & Fashion, Mechanical Engineering, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Geology & Earth Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Planning & Housing, Zoology & Animal Biology, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Linguistics, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Software Engineering, Ancient Languages, Drama & Theatre, Food Science, French, Pharmacy, Dentistry, General Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Architecture, Biochemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Sciences (General), Pharmacology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Spanish & Portuguese, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Human Resource Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Health & Social Care, Medicine, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Humanities, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Anatomy & Pathology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Liberal Arts.

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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

Queen's University Belfast
£20,800
University of Leeds
£33,700

Queen's University Belfast is about £12,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Queen's University Belfast
No data
University of Leeds
£31,500

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 of Leeds

  • Civil Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Mathematics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Chemistry

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
    91%Satisfaction94%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£42,000
    72%Satisfaction79%

  • Economics

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    82%Satisfaction88%

  • English Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Management

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
    78%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
    70%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 46 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

See details

Deadline: N/A

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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

Queen's University Belfast vs University of Leeds: common questions

Is Queen's University Belfast or University of Leeds cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,800 a year at Queen's University Belfast and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Queen's University Belfast is about £12,900 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 of Leeds?

Both universities teach 73 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Physics, Law, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Chemistry, History, Computer Science, Economics, English Studies, Management, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 61 more.

Does Queen's University Belfast or University of Leeds offer more courses?

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at University of Leeds?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 20 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Anthropology, Irish Studies, Archaeology, Nursing (General), Accounting, Animal Science, Building & Construction, Community & Specialist Nursing and 12 more.

What can you study at University of Leeds but not at Queen's University Belfast?

University of Leeds teaches 37 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Personal & Professional Development, Asian Languages & Studies, Medical Imaging, Theology & Religious Studies, Biomedical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, English Literature and 29 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses