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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Hertfordshire leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Hertfordshire both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £22,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and University of Hertfordshire in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1845
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

93.7%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
57.5%

International

International student share

52
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

    Hertfordshire

    77 countries · 57.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India44.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
    • 🇨🇳China1.8%

    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 Hertfordshire

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      43 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      26 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      19 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      20 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Marketing

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Music

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,950 (PG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      1 course

      Fee not available

      5 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Education Studies, Fine Art, Healthcare Science.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Hertfordshire

    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 Hertfordshire
    £15,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Hertfordshire
    £18,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 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 Hertfordshire

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      97%Satisfaction89%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction82%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      80%Satisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      82%Satisfaction81%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
      98%Satisfaction85%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction97%

    • Healthcare Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£34,500
      98%Satisfaction88%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Hertfordshire 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 £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £1,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 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 Hertfordshire?

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Hertfordshire 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 £26,500 from University of Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire offer more courses?

    University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 5 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and Information Systems & Data Science.

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

    University of Hertfordshire teaches 68 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Computer Science, Business Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Biotechnology and 60 more.

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