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Derby · QS World #1201
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 2 categories
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Derby
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Derby leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, 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 Derby at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Derby both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £16,900 at University of Derby: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,500 at University of Derby: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 2. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £19,000 from University of Derby. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and University of Derby in 3, with 1 about level.
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 Derby
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
Derby
64 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
- 🇮🇳India15.3%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
- 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%
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 Derby
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
26 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Design & Fashion
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
3 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Marketing
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £16,900 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Health & Social Care
Law
Education Studies
Finance & Actuarial Science
Software Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Drama & Theatre
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Film Production & Cinematography
Also taught at both: Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art.
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 Derby
- £16,900
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Derby
- £17,500
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,500 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 Derby
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction93%Design & Fashion
£15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000No dataSatisfaction85%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£22,00098%Satisfaction90%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500No dataSatisfaction88%Health & Social Care
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50098%Satisfaction95%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50097%Satisfaction87%Education Studies
£17,500Salary (3 years)£20,50098%Satisfaction98%Finance & Actuarial Science
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000No dataSatisfaction91%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£24,50095%Satisfaction78%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,00098%Satisfaction86%Drama & Theatre
£15,500Salary (3 years)£18,50079%Satisfaction99%Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)£17,50082%Satisfaction80%
Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
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Golding Awards
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Sarah Essam Football Scholarship
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Sitwell Scholarship
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FAQ
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Derby: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Derby 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 £16,900 at University of Derby: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,500 at University of Derby: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,500 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 Derby?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Law, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and 6 more.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Derby 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 £21,000 from University of Derby. 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 Derby offer more courses?
University of Derby lists 375 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 Derby?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 5 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science and Information Systems & Data Science.
What can you study at University of Derby but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Derby teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Economics, English Studies, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting and 48 more.
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