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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

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

Staffordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Staffordshire both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Staffordshire is higher in 6 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 £19,000 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 7 and University of Staffordshire in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
1845
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

93.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
4.1%

International

International student share

52
287

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

    Staffordshire

    26 countries · 4.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
    • 🇮🇳India19.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    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 Staffordshire

    Also taught at both: Music, Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Staffordshire

    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 Staffordshire
    £17,090

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,090 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Staffordshire
    £17,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,500 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 Staffordshire

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction63%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      97%Satisfaction84%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      82%Satisfaction96%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
      95%Satisfaction74%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      98%Satisfaction85%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      No dataSatisfaction88%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      88%Satisfaction68%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction75%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Staffordshire

    Smart Scholarship

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Staffordshire 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 £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,500 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 Staffordshire?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Crafts & Applied Arts, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 5 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Staffordshire 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 £20,000 from University of Staffordshire. 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 Staffordshire offer more courses?

    University of Staffordshire lists 287 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 Staffordshire?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 6 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Drama & Theatre, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Healthcare Science, Information Systems & Data Science and Finance & Actuarial Science.

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

    University of Staffordshire teaches 35 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Psychology (General), Applied Computing, Sociology & Criminology, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering and 27 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses