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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.
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University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
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University for the Creative Arts
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University for the Creative Arts 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 for the Creative Arts at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University for the Creative Arts both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Crafts & Applied Arts. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,020 at University for the Creative Arts: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,020 a year cheaper.
Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University for the Creative Arts is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £21,500 from University for the Creative Arts. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 2 and University for the Creative Arts in 2.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 for the Creative Arts
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
University for the Creative Arts
56 countries · 14.6% international
- 🇨🇳China26%
- 🇮🇳India21.5%
- 🌐Nepal15.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%
Subjects
9 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 for the Creative Arts
Design & Fashion
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
69 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
29 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Crafts & Applied Arts
7 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
4 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Fine Art
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,500 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Marketing
Software Engineering
Music
Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- Health & Social Care · 3
- Sport & Exercise Sciences · 3
- Agriculture & Land Management · 2
- Applied & General Science · 2
- Biomedical Sciences · 2
- Business & Management (General) · 2
- Education Studies · 2
- Electronic & Electrical Engineering · 2
- Healthcare Science · 2
- Information Systems & Data Science · 2
- and 4 more
Only at University for the Creative Arts
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 for the Creative Arts
- £17,500
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University for the Creative Arts
- £18,020
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,020 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 for the Creative Arts
Design & Fashion
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,500No dataSatisfaction85%Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)£20,00082%Satisfaction84%Crafts & Applied Arts
£15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000No dataSatisfaction86%Fine Art
£15,500Salary (3 years)£19,50088%Satisfaction41%Drama & Theatre
£15,500Salary (3 years)£16,00079%Satisfaction91%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£16,00080%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
View all scholarships →University for the Creative Arts
2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship
£3,300
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University for the Creative Arts 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 £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,020 at University for the Creative Arts: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,020 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 for the Creative Arts?
Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Fine Art, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Software Engineering and Music.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University for the Creative Arts better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £21,500 from University for the Creative Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?
University for the Creative Arts lists 194 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 for the Creative Arts?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 14 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 6 more.
What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University for the Creative Arts teaches 5 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Architecture, Applied Computing and Media & Film Studies.
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