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Bangor · QS World #567
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.
7/8
Bangor
scored higher in 7 categories
1/8
Leeds Trinity
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Bangor University leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.
Bangor University vs Leeds Trinity University at a glance
Bangor University and Leeds Trinity University both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Law and Computer Science. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £4,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bangor University is higher in 10 and Leeds Trinity University in 3, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £32,500 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £21,000 from Leeds Trinity University. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 9 and Leeds Trinity University in 6, with 2 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Bangor University
Leeds Trinity University
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
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
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.
Bangor
60 countries · 21.5% international
- 🇮🇳India18.7%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
- 🇨🇳China12.6%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🌐Nepal6.3%
Leeds Trinity
9 countries · 1.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan32.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria20%
- 🇮🇳India15%
- 🌐Gibraltar5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.5%
Subjects
21 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.
Bangor University
Leeds Trinity University
Teacher Training
121 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Computer Science
Sociology & Criminology
Business Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Childhood & Youth Studies
Media & Film Studies
Psychology (General)
Accounting
Finance & Actuarial Science
Health & Social Care
Marketing
Social Policy & Public Policy
Creative Writing
Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Mental Health Nursing, Philosophy, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing.
Only at Bangor 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
- Bangor University
- £18,000
- Leeds Trinity University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Bangor University
- £19,000
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
Leeds Trinity University is about £4,500 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.
Bangor University
Leeds Trinity University
Teacher Training
£25,000Salary (3 years)£26,50089%Satisfaction85%Law
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction85%Computer Science
£32,000Salary (3 years)No data80%Satisfaction83%Sociology & Criminology
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,50088%Satisfaction88%Business Studies
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,50083%Satisfaction84%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£21,50093%Satisfaction77%Media & Film Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£19,00082%Satisfaction86%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£21,00085%Satisfaction79%Accounting
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,50083%Satisfaction83%Health & Social Care
£18,500Salary (3 years)£20,00084%Satisfaction86%Marketing
£22,500Salary (3 years)£20,50083%Satisfaction87%Social Policy & Public Policy
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,50088%Satisfaction82%
Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)
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Bangor University vs Leeds Trinity University: common questions
Is Bangor University or Leeds Trinity University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £4,500 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 Bangor University and Leeds Trinity University?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Teacher Training, Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care and 9 more.
Is Bangor University or Leeds Trinity University better for Teacher Training?
Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £26,500 from Leeds Trinity University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 85% at Leeds Trinity University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Bangor University or Leeds Trinity University offer more courses?
Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Bangor University but not at Leeds Trinity University?
Bangor University teaches 31 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Music, English Literature and 23 more.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Bangor University?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 10 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Education Studies, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Social Work, Applied Psychology and 2 more.
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