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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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Royal College of Art

Kensington and Chelsea

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Royal College of Art

scored higher in 1 category

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University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Royal College of Art and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College are evenly matched: each leads in 1 of 2 categories where both have data. Royal College of Art is ahead on scholarship; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College on courses.

Royal College of Art vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Royal College of Art and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College have one subject area in common, Film Production & Cinematography. Royal College of Art offers 50 courses across 1 subject area; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,600 a year at Royal College of Art and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £600 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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N/A
Established
1845
No
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.

Royal College of Art

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

No data
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

No data
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

50
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

Royal College of Art

No published data on international students

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    University Centre Leeds

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      1 subject 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.

      Royal College of Art

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

      • Film Production & Cinematography

        1 course

        Typical fee £15,600 (PG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      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

      Royal College of Art
      No data
      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
      £14,000

      We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.

      Postgraduate

      Royal College of Art
      £15,600
      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
      £15,000

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £600 a year cheaper.

      Scholarships for International Students

      Exclusive

      Royal College of Art

      Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship

      100%

      Deadline: N/A

      Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures

      100%

      Deadline: N/A

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      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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      FAQ

      Royal College of Art vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

      Is Royal College of Art or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

      For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,600 a year at Royal College of Art and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £600 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 Royal College of Art and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

      Both universities teach 1 subject area: Film Production & Cinematography.

      Does Royal College of Art or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.

      What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Royal College of Art?

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 22 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and 14 more.

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