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Uxbridge · QS World #353
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.
5/8
Brunel University of London
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
Leeds Trinity
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Brunel University of London leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Brunel University of London vs Leeds Trinity University at a glance
Brunel University of London and Leeds Trinity University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Sociology & Criminology. Brunel University of London offers 373 courses across 62 subject areas; Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £10,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Brunel University of London is higher in 12 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £32,000 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, against £21,000 from Leeds Trinity University. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Trinity University is higher in 7 and Brunel University of London in 6, with 3 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
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Brunel University of London
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.
Brunel University of London
81 countries · 34.6% international
- 🇮🇳India26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan11%
- 🇨🇳China6.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
Leeds Trinity
9 countries · 1.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan32.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria20%
- 🇮🇳India15%
- 🌐Gibraltar5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.5%
Subjects
24 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.
Brunel University of London
Leeds Trinity University
Law
15 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Business Studies
17 coursesTypical fee £19,320 (UG)
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
14 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Computer Science
12 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Mathematics
16 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
5 coursesFee not available
Sport & Exercise Sciences
10 coursesTypical fee £17,400 (UG)
6 coursesFee not available
Finance & Actuarial Science
Psychology (General)
Education Studies
Accounting
Journalism
English Studies
Childhood & Youth Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Also taught at both: Philosophy, Creative Writing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Marketing, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction, Children's Nursing.
Only at Brunel University of 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
- Brunel University of London
- £17,400
- Leeds Trinity University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Brunel University of London
- £24,800
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
Leeds Trinity University is about £10,300 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.
Brunel University of London
Leeds Trinity University
Law
£25,500Salary (3 years)No data70%Satisfaction85%Business Studies
£26,500Salary (3 years)£20,50083%Satisfaction84%Sociology & Criminology
£23,500Salary (3 years)£17,50090%Satisfaction88%Computer Science
£37,000Salary (3 years)No data74%Satisfaction83%Media & Film Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£19,00085%Satisfaction86%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,000Salary (3 years)£21,50082%Satisfaction77%Psychology (General)
£24,500Salary (3 years)£21,00079%Satisfaction79%Education Studies
£25,000Salary (3 years)£24,00088%Satisfaction88%Accounting
£30,500Salary (3 years)£20,50083%Satisfaction83%Journalism
£23,500Salary (3 years)£21,00078%Satisfaction90%English Studies
£24,500Salary (3 years)£18,50094%Satisfaction97%Film Production & Cinematography
£25,000Salary (3 years)No data70%Satisfaction87%
Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveBrunel University of London
MBA Scholarship (Full-time & Part-time) September 2026
£14,750
Deadline: Aug 2026
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM 2026
100%
Deadline: N/A
Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27
100%
Deadline: N/A
Brunel University of London and the China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship 2026/27
100%
Deadline: N/A
Ealing Trailfinders (ETF) & Brunel University of London Rugby Academy Scholarship 2026/27
100%
Deadline: N/A
Leeds Trinity University
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Brunel University of London vs Leeds Trinity University: common questions
Is Brunel University of London or Leeds Trinity University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,800 a year at Brunel University of London and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £10,300 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 Brunel University of London and Leeds Trinity University?
Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Accounting, Journalism and 12 more.
Is Brunel University of London or Leeds Trinity University better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Brunel University of London, and £20,500 from Leeds Trinity University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Brunel University of London and 84% at Leeds Trinity University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Brunel University of London or Leeds Trinity University offer more courses?
Brunel University of London lists 373 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Brunel University of London but not at Leeds Trinity University?
Brunel University of London teaches 38 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including General Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Civil Engineering, Economics, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General) and 30 more.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Brunel University of London?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 7 subject areas that Brunel University of London does not, including Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Management, Social Policy & Public Policy, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences and Learning Disabilities Nursing.
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