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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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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

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

1/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) 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.

UCL (University College London) vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

UCL (University College London) and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences and Business & Management (General). UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 3 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £38,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), against £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 3 and UCL (University College London) in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#8
QS World
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#22
THE World
—
#9
Guardian UK
—
1826
Established
1845
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

UCL (University College London)

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

86.5%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£46,400
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.4%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

51.9%
No data

International

International student share

1131
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

18
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.

UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%
VS

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.

    UCL (University College London)

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      45 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      26 courses

      Typical fee £36,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      20 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      13 courses

      Typical fee £31,300 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      10 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      8 courses

      Typical fee £33,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Law

      9 courses

      Typical fee £29,800 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £25,300 (PG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Fine Art

      6 courses

      Typical fee £39,800 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      6 courses

      Typical fee £46,700 (PG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Healthcare Science

      5 courses

      Typical fee £29,800 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      1 course

      Typical fee £42,700 (PG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £42,700 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Marketing.

    Only at UCL (University College 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

    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,700 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.

    UCL (University College London)

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £38,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      93%SatisfactionNo data

    • Education Studies

      £24,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    • Law

      £41,000Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction97%

    • Fine Art

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Healthcare Science

      £34,500Salary (3 years)No data
      93%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

    UCL (University College London) vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is UCL (University College London) or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £29,800 a year at UCL (University College London) and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £34,700 a year at UCL (University College London) and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,700 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 UCL (University College London) and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Education Studies, Law, Software Engineering, Fine Art, Finance & Actuarial Science, Healthcare Science and 7 more.

    Is UCL (University College London) or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £38,000 three years after graduating from UCL (University College London), and £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does UCL (University College London) or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 90 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and 82 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at UCL (University College London)?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 4 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management and Applied & General Science.

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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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