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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Plymouth

Plymouth · QS World #691

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

VS

5/7

Plymouth

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Plymouth leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (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 Plymouth at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Plymouth both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Biomedical Sciences. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Plymouth is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £21,000 from University of Plymouth. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 3 and University of Plymouth in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#691
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#56
1845
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
No
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 Plymouth

93.7%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£30,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
11.9%

International

International student share

52
310

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
10

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

    Plymouth

    71 countries · 11.9% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
    • 🇨🇳China12.2%
    • 🇮🇳India11%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%

    Subjects

    17 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 Plymouth

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      12 courses

      Typical fee £19,500 (PG)

    • Design & Fashion

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £20,150 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Law

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,700 (PG)

    • Software Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Education Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £20,100 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Drama & Theatre

      3 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      1 course

      Fee not available

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,000 (PG)

    • Marketing

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £14,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £18,150 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Fine Art, Music.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Plymouth

    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 Plymouth
    £19,200

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Plymouth
    £19,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 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 Plymouth

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      97%Satisfaction84%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      98%Satisfaction94%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      82%Satisfaction94%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      79%SatisfactionNo data

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      88%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Plymouth

    GREAT Scholarships

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Tamar Engineering Project

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Plymouth 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 £19,200 at University of Plymouth: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £5,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £19,500 at University of Plymouth: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £4,500 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 Plymouth?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Agriculture & Land Management, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science and 5 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Plymouth 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 £24,000 from University of Plymouth. 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 Plymouth offer more courses?

    University of Plymouth lists 310 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 Plymouth?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 6 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science and Information Systems & Data Science.

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

    University of Plymouth teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Adult Nursing, Computer Science, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physical Geography & Climate and 53 more.

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