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Leeds
Devon · QS World #136
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 8 datapoints
We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/8
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Exeter
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Exeter leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, 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 Exeter at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Exeter both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Finance & Actuarial Science. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £25,550 at University of Exeter: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,550 a year cheaper.
Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 4 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £39,000 from University of Exeter. 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 Exeter 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 Exeter
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
Exeter
111 countries · 22.2% international
- 🇨🇳China25.1%
- 🇮🇳India10.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
- 🇺🇸United States2.8%
Subjects
15 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 Exeter
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
28 coursesTypical fee £24,950 (UG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
1 courseFee not available
25 coursesTypical fee £24,900 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
19 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £31,200 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Childhood & Youth Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Film Production & Cinematography
Health & Social Care
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Information Systems & Data Science
Marketing
Software Engineering
Education Studies
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 Exeter
- £24,950
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,950 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Exeter
- £25,550
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,550 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 Exeter
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£39,000No dataSatisfaction84%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£32,00097%Satisfaction86%Finance & Actuarial Science
£21,500Salary (3 years)£39,000No dataSatisfaction84%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,50098%Satisfaction88%Drama & Theatre
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,00079%Satisfaction95%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,00098%Satisfaction89%Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)No data82%Satisfaction84%Information Systems & Data Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£40,50095%Satisfaction76%
Scholarships for International Students
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Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund
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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries
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FAQ
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Exeter: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Exeter 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 £24,950 at University of Exeter: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £25,550 at University of Exeter: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £10,550 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 Exeter?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science and 3 more.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Exeter 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 £39,000 from University of Exeter. 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 Exeter offer more courses?
University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 8 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Design & Fashion, Fine Art, Healthcare Science and Music.
What can you study at University of Exeter but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Exeter teaches 76 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Classical Studies, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering and 68 more.
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