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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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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.

6/7

Edinburgh

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.

The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

The University of Edinburgh and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £27,500 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, against £19,000 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and The University of Edinburgh in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#35
QS World
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#29
THE World
—
#17
Guardian UK
—
1583
Established
1845
Yes
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.

The University of Edinburgh

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

85.3%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

83%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

41.6%
No data

International

International student share

936
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

112
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.

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%
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University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    19 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.

    The University of Edinburgh

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Marketing.

    Only at The University of Edinburgh

    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

    The University of Edinburgh
    £29,600
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    The University of Edinburgh
    No data
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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.

    The University of Edinburgh

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Law

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction97%

    • Design & Fashion

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      90%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £27,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      92%Satisfaction98%

    • Music

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      89%Satisfaction80%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction98%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      89%SatisfactionNo data

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction95%

    • Software Engineering

      £37,000Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction95%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      91%Satisfaction79%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£15,500
      72%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    The University of Edinburgh

    Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    £21,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    Cameron Law Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    The University of Edinburgh vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,600 a year at The University of Edinburgh and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,600 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 The University of Edinburgh and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Crafts & Applied Arts, Business & Management (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care and 7 more.

    Is The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from The University of Edinburgh, 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 The University of Edinburgh or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 97 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Business Studies and 89 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at The University of Edinburgh?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 4 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and Fine Art.

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    The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses