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Birmingham vs Leeds

University of Birmingham and University of Leeds are close in cost for Indian students. Here's how they compare on fees, living costs, programs and funding.

  • Birmingham: ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh
  • Leeds: ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh
  • Birmingham cheaper by ≈ ₹0
  • 8 shared programs

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Birmingham or Leeds: which is better for Indian students?

Birmingham costs less: about ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh in total versus ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh for Leeds — a difference of roughly ₹0. Birmingham is known for Russell Group campus university in Edgbaston; Leeds for Russell Group university with a large business school. Both offer Computer Science, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, so compare those program pages side by side.

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Official sources: University of Birmingham — official website · University of Leeds — official website

Birmingham vs Leeds

Total cost
Birmingham: ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh · Leeds: ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh
Location
Birmingham: Birmingham · Leeds: Leeds
Type
Birmingham: Public · Leeds: Public

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Birmingham vs Leeds: the numbers

Birmingham vs Leeds: the numbers
ItemBirminghamLeeds
CityBirminghamLeeds
TypePublicPublic
Known forRussell Group campus university in EdgbastonRussell Group university with a large business school
Tuition£22,000 – £30,000 a year£22,000 – £30,000 a year
Living costs used£14,052 a year£14,052 a year
Total in ₹₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh
Programs we coverComputer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Finance, Business Analytics, Project ManagementComputer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, Finance, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Marketing
Official websitebirmingham.ac.ukleeds.ac.uk

How to decide

Choosing between them

Pick Birmingham if…

You want Russell Group campus university in Edgbaston and life in Birmingham.

Pick Leeds if…

You want Russell Group university with a large business school and life in Leeds.

Cost

Birmingham saves about ₹0 over the program on our figures.

Your program

Compare the Computer Science curricula, electives and outcomes.

Living costs

Living costs in each city

Living costs in each city
CityRoom a monthYearly budget
Birmingham£500 – £750£11,500 – £14,500
Leeds£500 – £750£11,500 – £14,500

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Birmingham, by about ₹0 in total on our figures (₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh vs ₹49 lakh – ₹60 lakh).

Neither is better for everyone. Birmingham is known for Russell Group campus university in Edgbaston; Leeds for Russell Group university with a large business school. Compare the specific program, location and cost.

Yes — lenders fund both. Most families borrow 70–90% of the total cost.

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