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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 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 Holloway
scored higher in 4 categories
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University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
Royal Holloway, University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Music. Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,400 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 4 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £23,000 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 2 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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 Holloway
79 countries · 16.7% international
- 🇮🇳India17.8%
- 🇨🇳China8.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
- 🇺🇸United States4.8%
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
11 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.
Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Law
19 coursesTypical fee £23,700 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
13 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Music
13 coursesTypical fee £28,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Business & Management (General)
Marketing
Games Design & Computer Animation
Biomedical Sciences
Finance & Actuarial Science
Health & Social Care
Film Production & Cinematography
Only at Royal Holloway, 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
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,800
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Royal Holloway, University of London
- £26,400
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,400 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.
Royal Holloway, University of London
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction97%Music
£22,500Salary (3 years)£15,50084%Satisfaction80%Drama & Theatre
£21,500Salary (3 years)£15,50082%Satisfaction79%Marketing
£26,500Salary (3 years)£21,50083%SatisfactionNo dataFilm Production & Cinematography
£23,000Salary (3 years)£15,50080%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveRoyal Holloway, University of London
International Partners Scholarship
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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026
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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026
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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English
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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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Royal Holloway, University of London vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,800 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,400 a year at Royal Holloway, University of London and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,400 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 Holloway, University of London and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care and Film Production & Cinematography.
Is Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Royal Holloway, University of London, and £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London and 80% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Royal Holloway, University of London or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 49 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Biochemistry and 41 more.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 12 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Fine Art and 4 more.
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