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Leeds
Sheffield · QS World #82
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
5/7
Sheffield
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Sheffield both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,360 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 3 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £30,500 from University of Sheffield. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and University of Sheffield in 1.
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 Sheffield
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
Sheffield
100 countries · 28.1% international
- 🇨🇳China45.6%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
- 🇮🇳India7%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%
Subjects
11 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 Sheffield
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
11 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £25,830 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Law
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Music
Software Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Information Systems & Data Science
Finance & Actuarial Science
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 Sheffield
- £25,830
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,830 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Sheffield
- £31,360
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,360 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 Sheffield
Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction80%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,50097%Satisfaction94%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£23,50080%Satisfaction96%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£38,50095%Satisfaction90%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50098%Satisfaction91%Information Systems & Data Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£38,50095%Satisfaction85%Finance & Actuarial Science
£21,500Salary (3 years)£30,500No dataSatisfaction86%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
View all scholarships →University of Sheffield
International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026
£3,000
Deadline: Jul 2026
Access to Sheffield Scholarships
£1,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
FAQ
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Sheffield: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Sheffield 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 £25,830 at University of Sheffield: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,360 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 Sheffield?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Finance & Actuarial Science and Marketing.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Sheffield 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 £30,500 from University of Sheffield. 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 Sheffield offer more courses?
University of Sheffield lists 307 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 Sheffield?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 12 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Design & Fashion and 4 more.
What can you study at University of Sheffield but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Sheffield teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, English Studies, General Engineering, History and 58 more.
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