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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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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

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Teesside 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.

Teesside University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Teesside University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 3. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside University, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and Teesside University in 2, 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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#601
THE World
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#95
Guardian UK
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1930
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.

Teesside University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

89%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£29,200
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

85.6%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

28.5%
No data

International

International student share

211
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
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University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    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.

    Teesside University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at Teesside 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

    Teesside University
    £17,000
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Teesside University
    No data
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University 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.

    Teesside University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Design & Fashion

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Law

      £18,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction97%

    • Software Engineering

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      90%Satisfaction95%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      94%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      94%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      74%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      88%Satisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      93%Satisfaction82%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      74%SatisfactionNo data

    • Marketing

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Music

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      91%Satisfaction80%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Teesside University

    Brittan Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: Oct 2026

    Santander Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver Bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Beth Mead Scholarship

    £1,200

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Santander Brighter Futures

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    Teesside University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,000 a year at Teesside University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 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 Teesside University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science and 2 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Teesside 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 Teesside University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

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

    Teesside University teaches 41 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Civil Engineering and 33 more.

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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 9 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 1 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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

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    Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses