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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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

Chester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Chester 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 Chester at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Chester both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Software Engineering. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £15,500 at University of Chester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £500 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £21,500 from University of Chester. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 10 and University of Chester in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#91
1845
Established
1839
No
Russell Group
No
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 Chester

93.7%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.7%

International

International student share

52
329

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

    Chester

    52 countries · 28.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India32.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    19 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 Chester

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Chester

    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 Chester
    £14,950

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £950 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Chester
    £15,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £500 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 Chester

    • Business & Management (General)

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

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction66%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      97%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      96%Satisfaction75%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      98%Satisfaction73%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      79%Satisfaction80%

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      95%Satisfaction78%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      80%Satisfaction73%

    Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Chester

    NHS Learning Support Fund

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Visit Us Travel Bursary

    £100

    Deadline: N/A

    Futures Employability Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Chester 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 £14,950 at University of Chester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £15,500 at University of Chester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £500 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 Chester?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Software Engineering, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Agriculture & Land Management, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Drama & Theatre and 7 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Chester 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 £21,500 from University of Chester. 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 Chester offer more courses?

    University of Chester lists 329 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 Chester?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 4 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied & General Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Healthcare Science.

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

    University of Chester teaches 54 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Geography (General) and 46 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses