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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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.

1/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

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6/7

Manchester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Manchester leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, 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 Manchester at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Manchester both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Law. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £26,800 at University of Manchester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester is higher in 6 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 £30,500 from University of Manchester. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and University of Manchester in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
1845
Established
1824
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 Manchester

93.7%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

52
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    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 Manchester

    Also taught at both: Marketing.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Manchester

    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 Manchester
    £32,300

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Manchester
    £26,800

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,800 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 Manchester

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      97%Satisfaction89%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Healthcare Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      80%Satisfaction91%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      79%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Manchester 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 £32,300 at University of Manchester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £18,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £26,800 at University of Manchester: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,800 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 Manchester?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Law, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies and 4 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Manchester 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 £29,000 from University of Manchester. 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 Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 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 Manchester?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 7 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Fine Art and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    University of Manchester teaches 100 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management and 92 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses