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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Leeds

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, 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 Leeds at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Leeds both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Law. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £33,700 at University of Leeds: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £31,500 at University of Leeds: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 9 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £35,000 from University of Leeds. 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 Leeds in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#77
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THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
1845
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

93.7%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.5%

International

International student share

52
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
13

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

    Leeds

    105 countries · 31.5% international

    • 🇨🇳China49.5%
    • 🇮🇳India9.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

    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 Leeds

    Also taught at both: Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Healthcare Science.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Leeds

    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 Leeds
    £33,700

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Leeds
    £31,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,500 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 Leeds

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction87%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      97%Satisfaction87%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      80%Satisfaction87%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      79%Satisfaction89%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      98%Satisfaction75%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      98%Satisfaction76%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      88%Satisfaction85%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      82%Satisfaction92%

    • Healthcare Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
      98%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Leeds

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Community Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Leeds 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 £33,700 at University of Leeds: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £31,500 at University of Leeds: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,500 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 Leeds?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Information Systems & Data Science and 7 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Leeds better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £24,000 from University of Leeds. 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 Leeds offer more courses?

    University of Leeds lists 579 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 Leeds?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 4 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Agriculture & Land Management and Applied & General Science.

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

    University of Leeds teaches 91 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Mathematics and 83 more.

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