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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of South Wales 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 South Wales at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of South Wales both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Healthcare Science, Business & Management (General) and Law. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of South Wales is higher in 8 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 3. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £20,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 9 and University of South Wales in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
1845
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

93.7%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22%

International

International student share

52
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
23

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

    South Wales

    71 countries · 22% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

    Subjects

    20 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 South Wales

    Also taught at both: Music, Information Systems & Data Science, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of South Wales

    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 South Wales
    £16,200

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of South Wales
    £17,900

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,900 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 South Wales

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      97%Satisfaction96%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction87%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      82%Satisfaction87%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      95%Satisfaction81%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      79%Satisfaction94%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction87%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction94%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      80%Satisfaction71%

    Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of South Wales

    USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of South Wales: common questions

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of South Wales 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 £16,200 at University of South Wales: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,900 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 South Wales?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Healthcare Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre and 8 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of South Wales 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 £19,000 from University of South Wales. 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 South Wales offer more courses?

    University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 3 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

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

    University of South Wales teaches 43 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Nursing (General), Building & Construction, Teacher Training, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Civil Engineering and 35 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses