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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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.

1/8

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London 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.

Leeds Trinity University vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Sociology & Criminology. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Leeds Trinity University is about £11,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 6 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £17,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £24,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Trinity University is higher in 5 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 2, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#485
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THE World
#401
#94
Guardian UK
#45
1966
Established
1879
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

Royal Holloway, University of London

84.3%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
16.7%

International

International student share

96
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
32

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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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.8%
  • 🇨🇳China8.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%

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.

Leeds Trinity University

Royal Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Policy & Public Policy, Creative Writing.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at Royal Holloway, 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

Leeds Trinity University
No data
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Leeds Trinity University is about £11,900 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

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Marketing

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction88%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction90%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£41,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

Scholarships for International Students

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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

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Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

Is Leeds Trinity University or Royal Holloway, University of London cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Leeds Trinity University is about £11,900 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Management, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Philosophy, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Social Work and 9 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £24,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Leeds Trinity University and 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Trinity University or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

Leeds Trinity University teaches 10 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction and 2 more.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Leeds Trinity University?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 39 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Biochemistry, History, German & Scandinavian Studies and 31 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses