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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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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

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2/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Southampton, Solent University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Southampton, Solent University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 9 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 5 and Southampton, Solent University in 3, 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
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1855
Established
1845
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Southampton, Solent University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

88.2%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£28,100
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.5%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

14.9%
No data

International

International student share

294
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

11
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.

Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%
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University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    20 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.

    Southampton, Solent University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing.

    Only at Southampton, Solent University

    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

    Southampton, Solent University
    £19,080
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,080 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Southampton, Solent University
    £18,350
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,350 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.

    Southampton, Solent University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      95%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      87%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      82%Satisfaction82%

    • Law

      £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
      96%Satisfaction97%

    • Music

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      93%Satisfaction80%

    • Software Engineering

      £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction95%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      88%SatisfactionNo data

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      81%SatisfactionNo data

    • Drama & Theatre

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      100%Satisfaction79%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      95%Satisfaction98%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction98%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Southampton, Solent University

    Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Carers Bursary

    £1,200

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

    £500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

    £200

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Parents bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Southampton, Solent University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,080 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,080 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,350 a year at Southampton, Solent University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,350 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 Southampton, Solent University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Crafts & Applied Arts, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 8 more.

    Is Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Southampton, Solent University, and £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Southampton, Solent University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Southampton, Solent University teaches 22 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Social Sciences (General), Building & Construction and 14 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Southampton, Solent University?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 3 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and Healthcare Science.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses