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Leeds
Nottingham · QS World #97
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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Nottingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham 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 Nottingham at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Nottingham both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 2 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 £33,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 3 and University of Nottingham in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Nottingham
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
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 Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (PG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Health & Social Care
Law
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Design & Fashion
Music
Applied & General Science
Information Systems & Data Science
Education Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Also taught at both: Marketing.
Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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 Nottingham
- £33,000
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,800 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 Nottingham
Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,00098%Satisfaction90%Finance & Actuarial Science
£21,500Salary (3 years)£33,500No dataSatisfaction79%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£34,00097%Satisfaction89%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£26,00098%Satisfaction95%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Nottingham 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 £33,000 at University of Nottingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £19,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,800 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 Nottingham?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Music, Applied & General Science and 4 more.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Nottingham better for Finance & Actuarial Science?
Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £33,500 from University of Nottingham. 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 Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 7 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Fine Art and Healthcare Science.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Nottingham teaches 82 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Economics, Politics & International Relations and 74 more.
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