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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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.

8/8

Aston

scored higher in 8 categories

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0/8

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Leeds Trinity University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Leeds Trinity University at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Leeds Trinity University both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Computer Science. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £9,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 9 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £36,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £21,000 from Leeds Trinity University. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 8 and Leeds Trinity University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
—
#401
THE World
—
#39
Guardian UK
#94
1895
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aston University, Birmingham

Leeds Trinity University

85.2%
84.3%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£26,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
1.5%

International

International student share

169
96

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
VS

Leeds Trinity

9 countries · 1.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan32.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria20%
  • 🇮🇳India15%
  • 🌐Gibraltar5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.5%

Subjects

17 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Leeds Trinity University

Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at Leeds Trinity University

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
Leeds Trinity University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Leeds Trinity University
£14,500

Leeds Trinity University is about £9,500 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Leeds Trinity University

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    82%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction79%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    90%Satisfaction68%

  • Accounting

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    87%Satisfaction97%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction68%

  • Adult Nursing

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction68%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs Leeds Trinity University: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Leeds Trinity University cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £9,500 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 Aston University, Birmingham and Leeds Trinity University?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Marketing, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Health & Social Care and 5 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Leeds Trinity University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £20,500 from Leeds Trinity University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 84% at Leeds Trinity University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Leeds Trinity University offer more courses?

Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Leeds Trinity University?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 34 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Chemical Engineering, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business & Management (General) and 26 more.

What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

Leeds Trinity University teaches 14 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Philosophy and 6 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses