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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

1/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Huddersfield leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.

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

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Huddersfield both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Design & Fashion and Music. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £20,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 8 and University of Huddersfield in 2, 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
#521
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#51
1845
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Huddersfield

93.7%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.2%

International

International student share

52
413

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

    Huddersfield

    49 countries · 18.2% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
    • 🇮🇳India18.4%
    • 🇨🇳China16.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

    Subjects

    19 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 Huddersfield

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Applied & General Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Huddersfield

    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 Huddersfield
    £17,600

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Huddersfield
    £18,700

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,700 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 Huddersfield

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction82%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      80%Satisfaction87%

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      95%Satisfaction83%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      97%Satisfaction85%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction70%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      95%Satisfaction69%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      79%Satisfaction88%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction83%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£37,500
      98%Satisfaction80%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      88%Satisfaction70%

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

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Huddersfield 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 £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,700 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 Huddersfield?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Health & Social Care, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre and 7 more.

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

    Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £18,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 93% at University of Huddersfield. 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 Huddersfield offer more courses?

    University of Huddersfield lists 413 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 Huddersfield?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 4 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management, Business & Management (General) and Healthcare Science.

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

    University of Huddersfield teaches 57 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Studies, Nursing (General), Management, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sociology & Criminology and 49 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses