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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Liverpool

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, 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 Liverpool at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Liverpool both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Music, Law and Business & Management (General). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 4 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Marketing: £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £27,500 from University of Liverpool. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 3 and University of Liverpool in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
1845
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

93.7%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.1%

International

International student share

52
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

    Liverpool

    93 countries · 24.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China40.6%
    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    16 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 Liverpool

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Liverpool

    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 Liverpool
    £32,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Liverpool
    £30,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,000 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 Liverpool

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      80%Satisfaction91%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      97%Satisfaction86%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
      95%Satisfaction82%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      79%Satisfaction90%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Liverpool

    Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Liverpool 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 £32,000 at University of Liverpool: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,000 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 Liverpool?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Music, Law, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Marketing, Health & Social Care, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science and 4 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Liverpool better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 91% at University of Liverpool. 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 Liverpool offer more courses?

    University of Liverpool lists 793 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 Liverpool?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 7 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied & General Science, Education Studies, Fine Art and Healthcare Science.

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

    University of Liverpool teaches 78 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Archaeology, Sociology & Criminology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, English Studies and 70 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses