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Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2
Leeds · Guardian UK #94
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 10 datapoints
We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
9/10
Imperial College London
scored higher in 9 categories
1/10
Leeds Trinity
scored higher in 1 category
Quick Verdict
Imperial College London leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.
Imperial College London vs Leeds Trinity University at a glance
Imperial College London and Leeds Trinity University both teach 7 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Mathematics and Biomedical Sciences. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £25,400 a year cheaper.
In Computer Science, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher.
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.
Imperial College 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.
Imperial College London
106 countries · 52.9% international
- 🇨🇳China41%
- 🇮🇳India5.8%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
Leeds Trinity
9 countries · 1.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan32.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria20%
- 🇮🇳India15%
- 🌐Gibraltar5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.5%
Subjects
7 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.
Imperial College London
Leeds Trinity University
Computer Science
19 coursesTypical fee £24,600 (UG)
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Mathematics
16 coursesTypical fee £32,250 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
Biomedical Sciences
Business Studies
Finance & Actuarial Science
Management
Building & Construction
Only at Imperial College 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
- Imperial College London
- £24,600
- Leeds Trinity University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Imperial College London
- £39,900
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
Leeds Trinity University is about £25,400 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.
Imperial College London
Leeds Trinity University
Computer Science
£64,000Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveImperial College London
Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship
£50,000
Deadline: N/A
J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance
£45,100
Deadline: May 2026
Dean's Impact Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship
£30,000
Deadline: N/A
Leeds Trinity University
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Imperial College London vs Leeds Trinity University: common questions
Is Imperial College London or Leeds Trinity University cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £14,500 at Leeds Trinity University: Leeds Trinity University is about £25,400 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 Imperial College London and Leeds Trinity University?
Both universities teach 7 subject areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management and Building & Construction.
Does Imperial College London or Leeds Trinity University offer more courses?
Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Leeds Trinity University?
Imperial College London teaches 35 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Civil Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences and 27 more.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Imperial College London?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 24 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care and 16 more.
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