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Leeds
Lancaster · Guardian UK #101
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.
2/6
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Cumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Cumbria 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 Cumbria at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Cumbria both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business & Management (General). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cumbria is higher in 4 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 1. The widest gap is in Sport & Exercise Sciences: £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £21,000 from University of Cumbria. 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 Cumbria 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 Cumbria
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
Cumbria
14 countries · 2.6% international
- 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
- 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
- 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%
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 Cumbria
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
3 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £16,000 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Design & Fashion
Film Production & Cinematography
Games Design & Computer Animation
Health & Social Care
Law
Biomedical Sciences
Education Studies
Fine Art
Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- Crafts & Applied Arts · 7
- Software Engineering · 4
- Drama & Theatre · 3
- Agriculture & Land Management · 2
- Applied & General Science · 2
- Electronic & Electrical Engineering · 2
- Healthcare Science · 2
- Information Systems & Data Science · 2
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering · 2
- Finance & Actuarial Science · 1
- and 2 more
Only at University of Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- £16,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Cumbria
- £16,900
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,900 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 Cumbria
Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,00098%Satisfaction84%Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction85%Design & Fashion
£15,500Salary (3 years)£17,000No dataSatisfaction74%Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)£17,00082%Satisfaction77%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50098%Satisfaction73%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50097%Satisfaction95%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,00098%Satisfaction100%Fine Art
£15,500Salary (3 years)£17,00088%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Cumbria: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Cumbria 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 £16,000 at University of Cumbria: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,900 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 Cumbria?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies and Fine Art.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Cumbria better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?
Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 84% at University of Cumbria. 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 Cumbria offer more courses?
University of Cumbria lists 136 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 Cumbria?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 12 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science and 4 more.
What can you study at University of Cumbria but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Cumbria teaches 29 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Psychology (General), Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 21 more.
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