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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

2/5

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

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3/5

West London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of West London leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of West London at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of West London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Drama & Theatre. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £16,750 at University of West London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,250 at University of West London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 4 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Music: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £21,000 from University of West London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 5 and University of West London in 2, with 1 about level.

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
#108
1845
Established
1860
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 West London

93.7%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
27.1%

International

International student share

52
338

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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

    West London

    64 countries · 27.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India47.8%
    • 🌐Nepal33.1%
    • 🇨🇳China2%
    • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

    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 West London

    Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies.

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of West London

    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 West London
    £16,750

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of West London
    £17,250

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,250 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 West London

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      80%Satisfaction89%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      No dataSatisfaction81%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      79%Satisfaction92%

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£33,000
      95%Satisfaction85%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      97%Satisfaction85%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction98%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      82%Satisfaction70%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,000
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      No dataSatisfaction92%

    • Health & Social Care

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      98%Satisfaction96%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    FAQ

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs University of West London: common questions

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of West 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 £16,750 at University of West London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,250 at University of West London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £2,250 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 West London?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Information Systems & Data Science, Law, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing and 5 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of West London better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 80% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and 89% at University of West 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 West London offer more courses?

    University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 6 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Fine Art, Healthcare Science and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

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

    University of West London teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Business Studies, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Building & Construction and 43 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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