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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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

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5/7

Southampton

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton 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 Southampton at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Southampton both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Finance & Actuarial Science. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 7 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 £39,500 from University of Southampton. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 5 and University of Southampton in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
1845
Established
1862
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Southampton

93.7%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

52
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
52

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

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    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 Southampton

    Also taught at both: Information Systems & Data Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Southampton

    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 Southampton
    £26,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,200 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 Southampton

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction89%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£47,000
      95%Satisfaction79%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      97%Satisfaction87%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      80%Satisfaction90%

    • Healthcare Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      98%Satisfaction80%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      88%Satisfaction99%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Southampton 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 £26,000 at University of Southampton: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £31,200 at University of Southampton: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,200 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 Southampton?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Design & Fashion, Software Engineering, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Education Studies, Music, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science and 5 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Southampton 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 £31,500 from University of Southampton. 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 Southampton offer more courses?

    University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 6 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Film Production & Cinematography.

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

    University of Southampton teaches 74 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Archaeology and 66 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses