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Weston-super-Mare
Leeds · QS World #77
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.
3/8
University Centre Weston
scored higher in 3 categories
5/8
Leeds
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Leeds leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Weston is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
University Centre Weston vs University of Leeds at a glance
University Centre Weston and University of Leeds both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and Sociology & Criminology. University Centre Weston offers 24 courses across 16 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £33,700 at University of Leeds: University Centre Weston is about £19,800 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 2 and University Centre Weston in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, against £27,500 from University of Leeds. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Weston is higher in 4 and University of Leeds 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 Weston
University of Leeds
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 Weston
No published data on international students
Leeds
105 countries · 31.5% international
- 🇨🇳China49.5%
- 🇮🇳India9.6%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
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 Weston
University of Leeds
Civil Engineering
1 courseFee not available
31 coursesTypical fee £33,700 (UG)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
3 coursesFee not available
11 coursesTypical fee £33,700 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Education Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
1 courseTypical fee £13,900 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £27,300 (UG)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Business & Management (General)
Health & Social Care
Public Health & Epidemiology
Social Work
Only at University Centre Weston
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 Weston
- £13,900
- University of Leeds
- £33,700
University Centre Weston is about £19,800 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- University Centre Weston
- No data
- University of Leeds
- £31,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Weston yet.
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 Weston
University of Leeds
Sociology & Criminology
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,00090%Satisfaction82%Education Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000100%Satisfaction86%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000100%Satisfaction90%Social Work
£22,500Salary (3 years)£27,50090%Satisfaction87%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveUniversity of Leeds
Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Global Community Bursary
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
University Centre Weston vs University of Leeds: common questions
Is University Centre Weston or University of Leeds cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,900 a year at University Centre Weston and £33,700 at University of Leeds: University Centre Weston is about £19,800 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 Weston and University of Leeds?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology and Social Work.
Is University Centre Weston or University of Leeds better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from University Centre Weston, and £25,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at University Centre Weston and 82% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does University Centre Weston or University of Leeds offer more courses?
University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Weston lists 24 courses.
What can you study at University Centre Weston but not at University of Leeds?
University Centre Weston teaches 6 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Animal Science, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General) and Games Design & Computer Animation.
What can you study at University of Leeds but not at University Centre Weston?
University of Leeds teaches 100 subject areas that University Centre Weston does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Economics, Law and 92 more.
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