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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/5
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 1 category
4/5
Strathclyde
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Strathclyde leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Strathclyde at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Strathclyde both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Law, Education Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,250 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde is higher in 5 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 £32,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 5 and University of Strathclyde in 0.
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 Strathclyde
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
Strathclyde
86 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇮🇳India31%
- 🇨🇳China10.5%
- 🌐Kuwait4.4%
- 🇺🇸United States4.1%
- 🌐Oman3.8%
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 Strathclyde
Law
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
30 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Education Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,950 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £30,950 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
13 coursesFee not available
Business & Management (General)
Finance & Actuarial Science
1 courseFee not available
10 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Marketing
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £22,750 (UG)
Software Engineering
Biomedical Sciences
Design & Fashion
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Applied & General Science
Information Systems & Data Science
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 Strathclyde
- £22,750
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,750 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of Strathclyde
- £30,250
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,250 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 Strathclyde
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50097%Satisfaction94%Education Studies
£17,500Salary (3 years)£25,50098%Satisfaction90%Business & Management (General)
£21,500Salary (3 years)£29,000No dataSatisfaction87%Finance & Actuarial Science
£21,500Salary (3 years)£32,500No dataSatisfaction84%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500No dataSatisfaction89%Software Engineering
No dataSalary (3 years)£33,50095%Satisfaction86%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£31,50098%Satisfaction89%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£19,000Salary (3 years)£23,00098%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of Strathclyde: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Strathclyde 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 £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,250 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 Strathclyde?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Law, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Software Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 2 more.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Strathclyde better for Education Studies?
Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £25,500 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 90% at University of Strathclyde. 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 Strathclyde offer more courses?
University of Strathclyde lists 541 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 Strathclyde?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 9 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Agriculture & Land Management, Fine Art, Healthcare Science, Film Production & Cinematography and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Strathclyde but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of Strathclyde teaches 53 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Teacher Training, English Studies, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Politics & International Relations and 45 more.
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