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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 of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

11/12

Leeds

scored higher in 11 categories

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1/12

Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.

University of Leeds vs University of the Arts London at a glance

University of Leeds and University of the Arts London both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Music. University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,700 a year at University of Leeds and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £2,810 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,500 a year at University of Leeds and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £610 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 10 and University of the Arts London in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £42,000 three years after graduating from University of Leeds, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Leeds is higher in 8 and University of the Arts London in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

#77
QS World
#851
#118
THE World
#1501
#15
Guardian UK
#52
1904
Established
1986
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

University of Leeds

University of the Arts London

85.7%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£37,200
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.7%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

31.5%
54%

International

International student share

579
183

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

13
0

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.

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
VS

Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

22 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 of Leeds

University of the Arts London

Also taught at both: Information & Library Studies, Journalism, Psychology (General), Architecture, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Public Relations, Creative Writing.

Only at University of Leeds

Only at University of the Arts 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 of Leeds
£33,700
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £2,810 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

University of Leeds
£31,500
University of the Arts London
£30,890

University of the Arts London is about £610 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 of Leeds

University of the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £42,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    87%Satisfaction70%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    92%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction80%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction76%

  • Management

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%SatisfactionNo data

  • Marketing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Fine Art

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

University 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

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University of the Arts London

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FAQ

University of Leeds vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is University of Leeds or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £33,700 a year at University of Leeds and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £2,810 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £31,500 a year at University of Leeds and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: University of the Arts London is about £610 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 of Leeds and University of the Arts London?

Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Music, Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Economics, Management, Marketing, Fine Art, Cultural Studies and 10 more.

Is University of Leeds or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from University of Leeds, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at University of Leeds and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does University of Leeds or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at University of Leeds but not at University of the Arts London?

University of Leeds teaches 88 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Civil Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology and 80 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at University of Leeds?

University of the Arts London teaches 7 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Performing Arts (General), Computing & IT, Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences and Publishing.

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University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses