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Leeds · QS #77
Manchester · QS #40
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
5/10
Leeds
scored higher in 5 categories
5/10
Manchester
scored higher in 5 categories
University of Leeds leads in 5 of 10 key metrics (ranking, satisfaction, employment, salary (5y), scholarship). But University of Manchester has strengths too — check each category below for the full picture.
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
University of Leeds
University of Manchester
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (15m)
Median graduate salary 15 months after graduation
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
Top 3 source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
105 countries · 31.5% international
120 countries · 40% international
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
Spärck AI Scholarship
£20,780
Deadline: N/A
The Sadler Bursary
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
The Bason Family Bursary
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Accommodation Bursary
£2,050
Deadline: Jul 2026
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