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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

York

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, 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 York at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and University of York both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Music. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £27,500 at University of York: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £27,250 at University of York: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 6 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £30,500 from University of York. Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 4 and University of York in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#158
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THE World
#154
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Guardian UK
#20
1845
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

93.7%
87.1%

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%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.6%

International

International student share

52
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
3

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

    York

    97 countries · 18.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China44.1%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
    • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

    Subjects

    15 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 York

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at University of York

    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 York
    £27,500

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    University of York
    £27,250

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,250 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 York

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction80%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      80%Satisfaction87%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      97%Satisfaction89%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      98%Satisfaction87%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      98%Satisfaction82%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      82%Satisfaction78%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      No dataSatisfaction74%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      79%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    University of York

    Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Futures Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

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

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of York 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 £27,500 at University of York: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £13,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £27,250 at University of York: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £12,250 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 York?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Law, Education Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Drama & Theatre, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 3 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or University of York better for Business & Management (General)?

    Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £30,500 from University of York. 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 York offer more courses?

    University of York lists 532 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 York?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 8 subject areas that University of York does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science and Fine Art.

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

    University of York teaches 67 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Archaeology, English Studies and 59 more.

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