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Leeds
Brighton · QS World #901
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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Brighton
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Brighton 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 of Brighton at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Brighton both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,250 at University of Brighton: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,790 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £36,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and University of Brighton 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 of Brighton
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
Brighton
93 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.1%
- 🇨🇳China7.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
- 🇺🇸United States5%
- 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
Subjects
18 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 Brighton
Design & Fashion
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Games Design & Computer Animation
Biomedical Sciences
Fine Art
Law
Software Engineering
Film Production & Cinematography
Health & Social Care
Marketing
Also taught at both: Education Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Music.
Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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 Brighton
- £17,250
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Brighton
- £18,790
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,790 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 Brighton
Design & Fashion
£15,500Salary (3 years)£23,500No dataSatisfaction80%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£25,50098%Satisfaction85%Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500No dataSatisfaction74%Finance & Actuarial Science
£21,500Salary (3 years)£36,000No dataSatisfaction87%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00098%Satisfaction83%Fine Art
£15,500Salary (3 years)£20,50088%Satisfaction91%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50097%Satisfaction88%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00095%Satisfaction82%Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)£22,50082%Satisfaction68%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500No dataSatisfaction85%Information Systems & Data Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00095%Satisfaction79%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,50080%Satisfaction100%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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Ruby Lee Progression scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Widening Access Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Brighton: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Brighton 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 £17,250 at University of Brighton: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,790 at University of Brighton: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,790 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 Brighton?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Games Design & Computer Animation, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Law, Software Engineering and 6 more.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Brighton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. 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 Brighton offer more courses?
University of Brighton lists 255 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 Brighton?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 5 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and Healthcare Science.
What can you study at University of Brighton but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Brighton teaches 53 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Business Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Architecture and 45 more.
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