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Richmond American University London

London

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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.

2/9

Richmond American University London

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Leeds

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, courses, scholarship). Richmond American University London is ahead on international, graduate salary.

Richmond American University London vs University of Leeds at a glance

Richmond American University London and University of Leeds both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Business Studies and Computer Science. Richmond American University London offers 49 courses across 14 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Richmond American University London is about £16,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Richmond American University London is about £13,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leeds is higher in 4 and Richmond American University London in 1, 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
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THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
1972
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Richmond American University London

University of Leeds

77.5%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£39,600
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

71.4%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

87.1%
31.5%

International

International student share

49
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.

Richmond American University London

21 countries · 87.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India39.4%
  • 🇺🇸United States27.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🌐Nepal2.5%
VS

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

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

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.

Richmond American University London

University of Leeds

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

Richmond American University London
£17,500
University of Leeds
£33,700

Richmond American University London is about £16,200 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Richmond American University London
£18,500
University of Leeds
£31,500

Richmond American University London is about £13,000 a year cheaper.

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.

Richmond American University London

University of Leeds

  • Politics & International Relations

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    77%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

    No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    65%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
    82%Satisfaction91%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Richmond American University London

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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

Richmond American University London vs University of Leeds: common questions

Is Richmond American University London or University of Leeds cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Richmond American University London is about £16,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Richmond American University London and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Richmond American University London is about £13,000 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 Richmond American University London and University of Leeds?

Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, History, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, History of Art & Design and 2 more.

Does Richmond American University London or University of Leeds offer more courses?

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Richmond American University London lists 49 courses.

What can you study at University of Leeds but not at Richmond American University London?

University of Leeds teaches 96 subject areas that Richmond American University London does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Design & Fashion, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Philosophy and 88 more.

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Richmond American University London49 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses