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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 College Birmingham

Birmingham

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

University College Birmingham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University College Birmingham leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

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

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University College Birmingham both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Crafts & Applied Arts and Health & Social Care. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,000 at University College Birmingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and University College Birmingham in 3. The widest gap is in Crafts & Applied Arts: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £18,500 from University College Birmingham. 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 University College Birmingham 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
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1845
Established
1957
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 College Birmingham

93.7%
88.3%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£25,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
47%

International

International student share

52
115

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
7

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

    VS

    University College Birmingham

    26 countries · 47% international

    • 🌐Nepal48.9%
    • 🇮🇳India24.7%
    • 🇨🇳China11.5%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%

    Subjects

    11 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 College Birmingham

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      7 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,750 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      1 course

      Fee not available

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Marketing

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University College Birmingham

    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 College Birmingham
    £13,500

    University College Birmingham is about £500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University College Birmingham
    £17,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,000 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.

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    University College Birmingham

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      98%Satisfaction96%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      98%Satisfaction94%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      95%Satisfaction89%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      98%Satisfaction98%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University College Birmingham

    GREAT Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Dean's Award

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    Early Action Scholarship

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Alumni Scholarship

    25%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University College Birmingham 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 £13,500 at University College Birmingham: University College Birmingham is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,000 at University College Birmingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,000 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 University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University College Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Marketing and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University College Birmingham better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £20,500 from University College Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 96% at University College Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

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

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 12 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Healthcare Science and 4 more.

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

    University College Birmingham teaches 25 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Building & Construction, Food Science, Business Studies, Food Production & Technology, Planning & Housing, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General) and 17 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University College Birmingham115 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses