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Leeds
Oxford · QS World #4
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.
1/8
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Oxford
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Oxford leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, 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 Oxford at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Oxford both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £43,600 at University of Oxford: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £29,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £23,430 a year cheaper.
In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher. In Music, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of Oxford is higher.
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 Oxford
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
Oxford
118 countries · 37.2% international
- 🇨🇳China18.2%
- 🇺🇸United States16.8%
- 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
- 🇮🇳India5.2%
- 🇨🇦Canada4.6%
Subjects
13 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 Oxford
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
32 coursesTypical fee £40,710 (PG)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £43,600 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Music
Biomedical Sciences
Business & Management (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
Health & Social Care
Software Engineering
Fine Art
Design & Fashion
Education Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
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 Oxford
- £43,600
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £29,600 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Oxford
- £38,430
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £23,430 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 Oxford
Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£31,50080%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Oxford: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Oxford 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 £43,600 at University of Oxford: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £29,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £38,430 at University of Oxford: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £23,430 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 Oxford?
Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biomedical Sciences, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Fine Art, Design & Fashion, Education Studies and 1 more.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Oxford better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £31,500 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 91% at University of Oxford. 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 Oxford offer more courses?
University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 10 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science and 2 more.
What can you study at University of Oxford but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Oxford teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 58 more.
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