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Leeds
Cambridge · QS World #6
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.
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University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 1 category
6/7
Cambridge
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cambridge leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Cambridge at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Cambridge both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business & Management (General). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £26,300 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 2 and University of Cambridge in 1.
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 Cambridge
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
Cambridge
96 countries · 32.2% international
- 🇨🇳China28.2%
- 🇺🇸United States10.3%
- 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
- 🇮🇳India4.7%
Subjects
11 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 Cambridge
Biomedical Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £43,520 (PG)
Business & Management (General)
Law
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Software Engineering
Finance & Actuarial Science
Education Studies
Health & Social Care
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 Cambridge
- £32,890
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,890 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Cambridge
- £41,300
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £26,300 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 Cambridge
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£49,00097%Satisfaction96%Education Studies
£17,500Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction92%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£27,00080%Satisfaction97%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Cambridge: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Cambridge 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 £32,890 at University of Cambridge: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £26,300 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 Cambridge?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science and Music.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Cambridge better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £27,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 97% at University of Cambridge. 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 Cambridge offer more courses?
University of Cambridge lists 336 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 Cambridge?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 12 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Design & Fashion, Fine Art and 4 more.
What can you study at University of Cambridge but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Cambridge teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 60 more.
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