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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

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

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Greater Manchester both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Health & Social Care and Business & Management (General). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,500 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 Greater Manchester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 2. The widest gap is in Crafts & Applied Arts: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £18,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 5 and University of Greater Manchester in 4, with 1 about level.

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
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Guardian UK
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1845
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

93.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

52
281

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

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    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 Greater Manchester

    Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Greater Manchester
    £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 Greater Manchester

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      98%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction98%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      97%Satisfaction79%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      82%Satisfaction92%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      95%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      98%Satisfaction100%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      98%Satisfaction94%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      80%Satisfaction91%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      88%Satisfaction93%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Greater Manchester 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 £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,500 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 Greater Manchester: 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 Greater Manchester?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Crafts & Applied Arts, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion and 6 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Greater Manchester better for Education Studies?

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 92% at University of Greater Manchester. 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 Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 Greater Manchester?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 5 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science and Marketing.

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

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 38 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Psychology (General), Nursing (General), Dentistry, Dance, Computing & IT, Biomedical Engineering, Management, Teacher Training and 30 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses