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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

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

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4/6

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Gloucestershire both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing and Games Design & Computer Animation. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £20,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and University of Gloucestershire in 3.

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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
1845
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

93.7%
84.4%

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%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.9%

International

International student share

52
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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

    Gloucestershire

    28 countries · 18.9% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇮🇳India12.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

    Subjects

    17 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 Gloucestershire

    Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Finance & Actuarial Science.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Gloucestershire

    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 Gloucestershire
    £17,430

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Gloucestershire
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Gloucestershire yet.

    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 Gloucestershire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction94%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      No dataSatisfaction100%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      82%Satisfaction84%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      97%Satisfaction93%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
      80%Satisfaction83%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      95%Satisfaction65%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      79%Satisfaction88%

    • Healthcare Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Gloucestershire

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Basketball Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Women's Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Gloucestershire 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 £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,430 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 Gloucestershire?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Music, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Fine Art, Business & Management (General) and 5 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 94% at University of Gloucestershire. 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 Gloucestershire offer more courses?

    University of Gloucestershire lists 284 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 Gloucestershire?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 6 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

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

    University of Gloucestershire teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Psychology (General), Applied Psychology and 35 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses