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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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

Sussex

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sussex 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 Sussex at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Sussex both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science and Law. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £9,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 6 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 £29,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and University of Sussex in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#273
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#31
1845
Established
1961
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 Sussex

93.7%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.3%

International

International student share

52
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
2

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

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    Sussex

    115 countries · 25.3% international

    • 🇨🇳China21.6%
    • 🇮🇳India7.9%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

    Subjects

    16 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 Sussex

    Also taught at both: Design & Fashion.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Sussex

    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 Sussex
    £23,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Sussex
    £23,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,500 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 Sussex

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      No dataSatisfaction86%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      97%Satisfaction90%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      80%Satisfaction85%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      No dataSatisfaction84%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      79%Satisfaction84%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
      95%Satisfaction83%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      82%Satisfaction83%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      No dataSatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Sussex

    Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sussex Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Sussex 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 £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £9,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £23,500 at University of Sussex: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £8,500 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 Sussex?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Business & Management (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and 4 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Sussex better for Finance & Actuarial Science?

    Finance & Actuarial Science graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £29,000 from University of Sussex. 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 Sussex offer more courses?

    University of Sussex lists 463 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 Sussex?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 7 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Fine Art, Healthcare Science and Information Systems & Data Science.

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

    University of Sussex teaches 60 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Business Studies and 52 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses