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University of Manchester is a private, co-ed non profitable institution and is ranked 12 out of 81 in USA for the year 2022. University of Leeds is one of the largest public research universities in UK, it’s rankings have placed it among the top 100 universities in the world since 2020.
| The University of Manchester | University of Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 6.5 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 35 QS World University 2026 # 34 QS World University 2025 # 53 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 86 QS World University 2026 # 82 QS World University 2025 # 109 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 32 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 33 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 62 for Law by QS World University 2025 | # 92 for Engineering by QS World University 2025 # 96 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 78 for Law by Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -143 PG Programs -122 Doctorate Programs -6 | UG Programs -129 PG Programs -164 |
| Acceptance Rate | 39.0 % | 47.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-650 GRE-330 IELTS-6.5 PTE-59 SAT-1090 TOEFL-109 | GMAT-600 GRE-299 IELTS-6 PTE-60 SAT-1200 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 31680 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31200 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15940 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 34592 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35277 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15750 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | The University of Manchester is one of the top public universities in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is ranked #28 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
| Graduate Employability Ranking 2023: 52; University of Leeds is one of the top public universities in Leeds, United Kingdom. It is ranked #86 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Of :
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| application requirements | Indian students applying for bachelors must have at least 80%, PG aspirants must have a first-class degree. | Minimum 60% in bachelors for admission in PG; Letter of Intent, Statement of Purpose, CV, at least 2 references |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Alliance Manchester Business School | Leeds University Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 38 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 46 reviews |
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| General Facts | The University of Manchester | University of Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1824 | 1904 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 47% Male, 53% Female | 40% Male, 60% Female |
| Location Facts | The university is located on the south side of city center, mainly on the Oxford road area and Sackville Street area. The Oxford Road campus is located close to city center and curry mile. | Campus is 10 minutes away from Leed’s city center; well-connected with regular public transport services; it has Parkinson Building, Maurice Keyworth Building, Great Hall and Post-war buildings |
| Library | University library has 4 million titles, 41,000 electronic journals; 500,000 e-books. It is one of the five national research libraries. | 5 libraries with 3900 study spaces; Brotherton library: for arts, social sciences, and law; Edward Boyle library: for science and engineering; Health Sciences Library: for medicine and health-related subjects; Laidlaw Library: for group work, bookable space and on-site academic skills support, St James University Hospital Library: supports university’s research & teaching staff, medical & healthcare students and employees of the Hospital trust; |
| Campus Life | The campus has its own museums, art galleries, theatres, a music venue- Manchester academy, and much more. Over 400 student clubs and societies are offered by the largest student union of the UK at the University of Manchester. Jodrell Bank Discovery Center is utilized for conducting exhibitions, and activities engaging physics, astronomy, etc. From freshly brewed coffee to pizza’s all kinds of shops are available on-campus. | University’s union has over 300 clubs and societies; Free counseling, mental health support groups, workshops, etc; discounted access to university’s sports center: The Edge; Sports Park Weetwood for outdoor sports; various sports clubs and programs; University has shops, cafes, bars, nightclubs, theatre, spa, hairdressers, bank and a student advice center on-campus |
| Hostel | #Board and Room --Undergraduate - $7360 #Board and Room --Postgraduate - $8580 | #Self Catered En-Suite Room - $7599 #Catered En-suite Room - $8151 |
| Famous Alumni | Benedict Cumberbatch (actor), Andre Geim (physicist), Ben Alton (comedian), James Chadwick (physicist), Toby Jones (actor), Meera Sayal (comedian), Arthur Eddington (astronomer), Liam Byrne (MP in UK Parliament), Nick Brown (MP in UK Parliament), etc. | George Porter (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Wole Soyinka (Nobel Prize in Literature); Archer John Porter Martin (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Emma Mackey (actress); Tony Harrison (poet); Alan Yentob (former BBC executive); Piers Sellers (NASA astronaut) |
| City Life | Manchester is recognized as UK’s most liveable and popular city. The city offers live, classical music performances and a buzzing social scene with various pubs and discos catering to audiences with different musical interests. Sports activities in the city are taken seriously, from football teams like Manchester United to Lancashire Cricket Club, every sport is encouraged. Shop around at Trafford Center, Northern Quarter, Harvey Nichols, and Selfridges. The unemployment rate of the city is around 5%. | Leeds is the largest city of West Yorkshire in Northern England; located approximately 170 miles north of Central London; 30 minutes away from Leeds Bradford international airport; 1 hour away from Manchester airport; Unemployment rate in 2019 was 4.1%; it is the 8th largest engineering center and 2nd largest printing manufacturing center in UK |
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