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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of Westminster, London

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.

1/6

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Westminster

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Westminster, London leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.

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

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of Westminster, London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, 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 £22,000 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and University of Westminster, London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#107
1845
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

93.7%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.3%

International

International student share

52
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
6

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

    Westminster

    108 countries · 30.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
    • 🇨🇳China11.9%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
    • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

    Subjects

    13 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 Westminster, London

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
    £17,600

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of Westminster, London
    £18,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 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 Westminster, London

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      97%Satisfaction86%

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      No dataSatisfaction69%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      No dataSatisfaction85%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      82%Satisfaction79%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      95%Satisfaction77%

    • Information Systems & Data Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
      95%Satisfaction81%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction80%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      No dataSatisfaction76%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      88%Satisfaction81%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of Westminster, London

    Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Brian Large Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Westminster, 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 £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £3,000 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 Westminster, London?

    Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 1 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of Westminster, 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 £22,000 from University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London offer more courses?

    University of Westminster, London lists 322 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 Westminster, London?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 10 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Education Studies, Healthcare Science and 2 more.

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

    University of Westminster, London teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Planning & Housing, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Ancient Languages, Psychology (General) and 43 more.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses