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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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.

2/8

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Leeds Trinity University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Law. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Leeds Trinity University is about £5,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 12 and Leeds Trinity University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £30,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 10 and Leeds Trinity University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#528
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THE World
#401
#94
Guardian UK
#53
1966
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Leeds Trinity University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

84.3%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

96
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
7

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.

Leeds Trinity

9 countries · 1.5% international

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

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

Subjects

25 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.

Leeds Trinity University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Creative Writing.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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

Leeds Trinity University
No data
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Leeds Trinity University is about £5,350 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.

Leeds Trinity University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction84%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • English Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    97%Satisfaction94%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    68%Satisfaction91%

Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Leeds Trinity University

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

Is Leeds Trinity University or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Leeds Trinity University is about £5,350 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 Leeds Trinity University and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Marketing, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Education Studies, Teacher Training and 13 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Trinity University and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Trinity University or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Leeds Trinity University teaches 6 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Philosophy and Social Policy & Public Policy.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Leeds Trinity University?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 46 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, History, Business & Management (General), Architecture, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate and 38 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses