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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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

Bristol

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol 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 Bristol at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Bristol both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Business & Management (General). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £31,300 at University of Bristol: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £17,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £28,460 at University of Bristol: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 6 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 £40,500 from University of Bristol. 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 Bristol in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#57
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THE World
#80
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Guardian UK
#13
1845
Established
1876
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 Bristol

93.7%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.6%

International

International student share

52
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
54

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

    Bristol

    104 countries · 33.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.5%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

    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 Bristol

    Also taught at both: Applied & General Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Bristol

    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 Bristol
    £31,300

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £17,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Bristol
    £28,460

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,460 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 Bristol

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
      97%Satisfaction87%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      79%Satisfaction76%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      80%Satisfaction99%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      82%Satisfaction89%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Bristol

    Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Black heritage PhD scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    British Council scholarships for Women

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Bristol 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 £31,300 at University of Bristol: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £17,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £28,460 at University of Bristol: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,460 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 Bristol?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Healthcare Science, Marketing and 6 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Bristol better for Drama & Theatre?

    Drama & Theatre graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £23,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 76% at University of Bristol. 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 Bristol offer more courses?

    University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 5 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management and Fine Art.

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

    University of Bristol teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Social Policy & Public Policy and 57 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses