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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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.

1/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Aberdeen

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Aberdeen leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Aberdeen both teach 12 subject areas, the largest being Law, Finance & Actuarial Science and Education Studies. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 5 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 3 and University of Aberdeen in 2, 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
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
1845
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 of Aberdeen

93.7%
89.2%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

52
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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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    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    12 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 of Aberdeen

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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 of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,000 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 of Aberdeen

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      97%Satisfaction92%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      98%Satisfaction95%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      82%Satisfaction91%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      80%Satisfaction94%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      98%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Aberdeen 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 £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £6,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,000 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 of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 12 subject areas: Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Marketing.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Aberdeen better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

    Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £31,500 from University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 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 of Aberdeen?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 11 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and 3 more.

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

    University of Aberdeen teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering, Politics & International Relations and 60 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses