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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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Open University

None · THE World #801

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/7

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 3 categories

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4/7

Open

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Open University leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on established, employment, international.

Leeds Trinity University vs Open University at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and Open University both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; Open University offers 337 courses across 68 subject areas.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Open University is higher in 11 and Leeds Trinity University in 2. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £29,500 from Open University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Open University is higher in 13 and Leeds Trinity University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
#801
#94
Guardian UK
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1966
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Leeds Trinity University

Open University

84.3%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£29,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
72.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
0.2%

International

International student share

96
337

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.

Leeds Trinity

9 countries · 1.5% international

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

Open

25 countries · 0.2% international

  • 🇩🇪Germany8.9%
  • 🌐Cyprus (European Union)6.7%
  • 🇫🇷France6.7%
  • 🇨🇳China4.4%
  • 🇮🇳India4.4%

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.

Leeds Trinity University

Open University

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at Open 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.

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
Open University
No data

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

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

Open University

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£33,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Health & Social Care

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    86%Satisfaction89%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%SatisfactionNo data

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    68%Satisfaction89%

  • English Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    97%Satisfaction89%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    68%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs Open University: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Leeds Trinity University and Open University?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Mathematics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Social Work, Health & Social Care, Teacher Training, Philosophy and 12 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or Open University better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £17,000 from Open University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Leeds Trinity University and 89% at Open University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Trinity University or Open University offer more courses?

Open University lists 337 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Open University?

Leeds Trinity University teaches 7 subject areas that Open University does not, including Business Studies, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Games Design & Computer Animation and Building & Construction.

What can you study at Open University but not at Leeds Trinity University?

Open University teaches 44 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Business & Management (General), History, Humanities, General Engineering, English Language, Computing & IT, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physics and 36 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Open University337 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses