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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

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

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Lancashire both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lancashire is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Education Studies: £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £22,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 7 and University of Lancashire in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
1845
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

93.7%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

52
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
15

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

    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    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 Lancashire

    Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Lancashire

    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 Lancashire
    £17,330

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,330 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,250 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 Lancashire

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      97%Satisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      98%Satisfaction96%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      No dataSatisfaction97%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      80%Satisfaction98%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      95%Satisfaction71%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      98%Satisfaction82%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      82%Satisfaction88%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      88%Satisfaction71%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      79%Satisfaction99%

    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 Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Lancashire 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 £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,250 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 Lancashire?

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Lancashire 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 £20,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 96% at University of Lancashire. 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 Lancashire offer more courses?

    University of Lancashire lists 363 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 Lancashire?

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

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

    University of Lancashire teaches 64 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Medicine, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Social Work, Aerospace Engineering, Business Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Adult Nursing and 56 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses