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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Birmingham

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

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

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Birmingham both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Law, Health & Social Care and Business & Management (General). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 7 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £35,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and University of Birmingham in 2.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
1845
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Birmingham

93.7%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

52
663

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

    VS

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    Subjects

    17 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 Birmingham

    Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Film Production & Cinematography.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of 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 of Birmingham
    £27,090

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,090 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,390 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 Birmingham

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      97%Satisfaction83%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      98%Satisfaction83%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      80%Satisfaction89%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      98%Satisfaction82%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      79%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Birmingham

    Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    University Music Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University Music Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of 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 £27,090 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,390 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 Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Law, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Education Studies, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 5 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Birmingham better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £35,000 from University of 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 of Birmingham offer more courses?

    University of Birmingham lists 663 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 Birmingham?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 6 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Design & Fashion and Fine Art.

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

    University of Birmingham teaches 84 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Civil Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Physics and 76 more.

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