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Leeds
London · QS World #851
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.
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University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 3 categories
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Arts London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of the Arts London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction; University of the Arts London on employment, graduate salary, courses.
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of the Arts London at a glance
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of the Arts London both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Drama & Theatre. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,890 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 7 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and University of the Arts London 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 the Arts London
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
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
10 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 the Arts London
Design & Fashion
2 coursesTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
1 courseTypical fee £14,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Crafts & Applied Arts
Fine Art
Games Design & Computer Animation
Music
Marketing
Business & Management (General)
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 the Arts London
- £30,890
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,890 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,890 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 the Arts London
Design & Fashion
£15,500Salary (3 years)£23,500No dataSatisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
£15,500Salary (3 years)£20,50082%Satisfaction80%Drama & Theatre
£15,500Salary (3 years)£20,50079%Satisfaction76%Crafts & Applied Arts
£15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500No dataSatisfactionNo dataFine Art
£15,500Salary (3 years)£18,50088%Satisfaction79%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£20,50080%Satisfaction70%Marketing
£21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500No dataSatisfaction79%
Scholarships for International Students
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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of the Arts London 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 £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £16,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,890 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 the Arts London?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Drama & Theatre, Crafts & Applied Arts, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Music, Marketing, Business & Management (General) and Information Systems & Data Science.
Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. 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 the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 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 the Arts London?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 13 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 5 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
University of the Arts London teaches 19 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Management, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Media & Film Studies, Applied Computing, Journalism, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and 11 more.
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