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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

Wakefield

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/8

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Leeds

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Leeds at a glance

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Leeds both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Music, Computer Science and Politics & International Relations. University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 4 and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), against £42,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is higher in 1 and University of Leeds in 0, 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
#77
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THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
2017
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

University of Leeds

91%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.5%

International

International student share

54
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
13

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.

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

No published data on international students

    VS

    Leeds

    105 countries · 31.5% international

    • 🇨🇳China49.5%
    • 🇮🇳India9.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

    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.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Leeds

    Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Film Production & Cinematography, General Engineering, Architecture.

    Only at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    Only at University of Leeds

    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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Leeds
    £33,700

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) yet.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data
    University of Leeds
    £31,500

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) 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.

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    University of Leeds

    • Computer Science

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£42,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Politics & International Relations

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Management

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Education Studies

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      83%Satisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

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    University of Leeds

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Community Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) vs University of Leeds: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) and University of Leeds?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Music, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Law, Media & Film Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Management, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Mechanical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and 7 more.

    Is University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Leeds better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), and £42,000 from University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) or University of Leeds offer more courses?

    University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) lists 54 courses.

    What can you study at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) but not at University of Leeds?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 7 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Building & Construction, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Heritage & Conservation and Performing Arts (General).

    What can you study at University of Leeds but not at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    University of Leeds teaches 91 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, History and 83 more.

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    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)54 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses