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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

Reading

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (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 Reading at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Reading both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £26,450 at University of Reading: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 8 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 £38,500 from University of Reading. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 7 and University of Reading in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#33
1845
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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 Reading

93.7%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18%

International

International student share

52
448

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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

    Reading

    96 countries · 18% international

    • 🇨🇳China26%
    • 🇮🇳India6.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

    Subjects

    14 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 Reading

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Reading

    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 Reading
    £25,850

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,850 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Reading
    £26,450

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,450 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 Reading

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      97%Satisfaction86%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction76%

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      96%Satisfaction83%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      No dataSatisfaction93%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      88%Satisfaction81%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      98%Satisfaction97%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      79%Satisfaction67%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      82%Satisfaction75%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Reading

    The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Reading 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 £25,850 at University of Reading: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £26,450 at University of Reading: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,450 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 Reading?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Marketing, Agriculture & Land Management, Design & Fashion, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Education Studies, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 2 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Reading 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 £38,500 from University of Reading. 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 Reading offer more courses?

    University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 9 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 1 more.

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

    University of Reading teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Economics, Building & Construction, History, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, English Literature and 48 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses