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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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York St John University

York · Guardian UK #105

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

York St John

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

York St John University 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 York St John University at a glance

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and York St John University both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Marketing and Sport & Exercise Sciences. University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas; York St John University offers 199 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £14,000 at York St John University, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, York St John University is higher in 9 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, against £19,500 from York St John University. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and York St John University in 3.

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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#105
1845
Established
1841
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

York St John University

93.7%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£22,600
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.1%

International

International student share

52
199

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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 St John

    35 countries · 37.1% international

    • 🌐Nepal33.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria25.4%
    • 🇮🇳India20.5%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.1%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka4%

    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

    York St John University

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Only at York St John University

    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
    York St John University
    £14,000

    About the same.

    Postgraduate

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000
    York St John University
    £11,800

    York St John University is about £3,200 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

    York St John University

    • Design & Fashion

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      No dataSatisfaction68%

    • Marketing

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction71%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      97%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction77%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      80%Satisfaction94%

    • Software Engineering

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      95%Satisfaction66%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      79%Satisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      82%Satisfaction81%

    • Fine Art

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      88%Satisfaction96%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      98%Satisfaction89%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

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    York St John University

    Sanctuary Scholarships

    £4,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College vs York St John University: common questions

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or York St John University 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 £14,000 at York St John University, so the two cost about the same. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College and £11,800 at York St John University: York St John University is about £3,200 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 York St John University?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Law, Education Studies, Music, Software Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation and 3 more.

    Is University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or York St John University better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College, and £19,000 from York St John University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College or York St John University offer more courses?

    York St John University lists 199 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 York St John University?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 8 subject areas that York St John University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Agriculture & Land Management, Applied & General Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Finance & Actuarial Science.

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

    York St John University teaches 34 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Politics & International Relations, English Literature, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Sociology & Criminology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General) and 26 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    York St John University199 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses