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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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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University Centre South Essex

Southend-on-Sea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

University Centre South Essex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University Centre South Essex leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, graduate salary). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, courses.

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University Centre South Essex at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University Centre South Essex both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion and Drama & Theatre. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University Centre South Essex offers 25 courses across 18 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,930 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre South Essex is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 2. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £24,500 from University Centre South Essex. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Essex is higher in 3 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 1.

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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1845
Established
2016
No
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.

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

University Centre South Essex

93.7%
95.4%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£24,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

52
25

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

University Centre Leeds

No published data on international students

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    University Centre South Essex

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      10 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 Leeds, Leeds City College

      University Centre South Essex

      • Crafts & Applied Arts

        7 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        3 courses

        Fee not available

      • Design & Fashion

        2 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        3 courses

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Drama & Theatre

        3 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Games Design & Computer Animation

        4 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        1 course

        Fee not available

      • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

        2 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        2 courses

        Fee not available

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        3 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Business & Management (General)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        1 course

        Fee not available

      • Education Studies

        2 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Film Production & Cinematography

        1 course

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        2 courses

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      • Fine Art

        2 courses

        Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £17,930 (UG)

      Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

      Only at University Centre South Essex

      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 Leeds, Leeds City College
      £14,000
      University Centre South Essex
      £17,930

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,930 a year cheaper.

      Postgraduate

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
      £15,000
      University Centre South Essex
      No data

      We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Essex 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 Leeds, Leeds City College

      University Centre South Essex

      • Crafts & Applied Arts

        £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
        No dataSatisfaction100%

      • Design & Fashion

        £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
        No dataSatisfaction100%

      • Drama & Theatre

        £15,500Salary (3 years)£13,500
        79%Satisfaction100%

      • Sport & Exercise Sciences

        £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
        98%Satisfaction75%

      • Business & Management (General)

        £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
        No dataSatisfactionNo data

      • Education Studies

        £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
        98%SatisfactionNo data

      • Film Production & Cinematography

        £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
        82%Satisfaction99%

      • Fine Art

        £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
        88%Satisfaction100%

      Scholarships for International Students

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      FAQ

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University Centre South Essex: common questions

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

      For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,930 at University Centre South Essex: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,930 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 University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University Centre South Essex?

      Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Crafts & Applied Arts, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and Fine Art.

      Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University Centre South Essex better for Crafts & Applied Arts?

      Crafts & Applied Arts graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £18,500 from University Centre South Essex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

      Does University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University Centre South Essex offer more courses?

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Essex lists 25 courses.

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

      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 13 subject areas that University Centre South Essex does not, including Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science and 5 more.

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

      University Centre South Essex teaches 8 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Accounting, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dance, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and Teacher Training.

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      University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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      University Centre South Essex25 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses