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Portsmouth · QS World #662
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.
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University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
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Portsmouth
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Portsmouth both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies and Design & Fashion. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 9 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 Portsmouth. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and University of Portsmouth in 3.
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 Portsmouth
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
Portsmouth
96 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India22.1%
- 🇨🇳China11.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
- 🌐Kuwait7.1%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
Subjects
19 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 Portsmouth
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
Education Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Design & Fashion
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,200 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
Law
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,900 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Marketing
Childhood & Youth Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Software Engineering
Finance & Actuarial Science
Applied & General Science
Biomedical Sciences
Also taught at both: Drama & Theatre, Music, Information Systems & Data Science, Healthcare Science.
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 Portsmouth
- £17,900
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,900 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Portsmouth
- £18,600
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 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 Portsmouth
Education Studies
£17,500Salary (3 years)£21,00098%Satisfaction89%Design & Fashion
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,500No dataSatisfaction83%Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction87%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50097%Satisfaction88%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£24,00098%Satisfaction86%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£28,000No dataSatisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,50082%Satisfaction85%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,50095%Satisfaction86%Finance & Actuarial Science
£21,500Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction93%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£30,50098%Satisfaction90%Drama & Theatre
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,00079%Satisfaction77%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,00080%Satisfaction91%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship
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Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship
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Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship
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Sanctuary Language Bursary
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Sanctuary Scholarship
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FAQ
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Portsmouth: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Portsmouth 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 £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 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 Portsmouth?
Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering and 7 more.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Portsmouth better for Education Studies?
Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £21,000 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 89% at University of Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth offer more courses?
University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 4 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Agriculture & Land Management and Fine Art.
What can you study at University of Portsmouth but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Portsmouth teaches 65 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Building & Construction, Business Studies, Accounting, General Engineering and 57 more.
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