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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/9
Leeds Trinity
scored higher in 1 category
8/9
Teesside
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
Teesside University leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on ranking.
Leeds Trinity University vs Teesside University at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and Teesside University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation and Law. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.
Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 10 and Leeds Trinity University in 5, 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 Teesside University. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 15 and Leeds Trinity University in 3, with 1 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.
Leeds Trinity University
Teesside 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.
Leeds Trinity
9 countries · 1.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan32.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria20%
- 🇮🇳India15%
- 🌐Gibraltar5%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.5%
Teesside
51 countries · 28.5% international
- 🇮🇳India37.1%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
- 🇨🇳China8.5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%
Subjects
23 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
Teesside University
Business Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
14 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Games Design & Computer Animation
2 coursesFee not available
16 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Law
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
10 coursesTypical fee £17,000 (UG)
Computer Science
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Psychology (General)
Education Studies
Journalism
Media & Film Studies
English Studies
Teacher Training
Accounting
Film Production & Cinematography
Health & Social Care
Also taught at both: Marketing, Social Work, Finance & Actuarial Science, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing.
Only at Leeds Trinity 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.
Undergraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- No data
- Teesside University
- £17,000
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- Teesside University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside 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
Teesside University
Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£20,50084%Satisfaction61%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00083%Satisfaction93%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£18,50085%Satisfaction92%Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)£20,00088%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00083%Satisfaction84%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£19,50077%Satisfaction94%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£18,50079%Satisfaction91%Education Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,00088%Satisfaction94%Journalism
£21,000Salary (3 years)£19,50090%Satisfaction81%Media & Film Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£19,50086%Satisfaction95%English Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£19,00097%Satisfaction100%Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)£18,50085%Satisfaction90%
Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLeeds Trinity University
View all scholarships →Teesside University
Brittan Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: Oct 2026
Santander Scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
Care Leaver Bursary
£2,000
Deadline: N/A
Beth Mead Scholarship
£1,200
Deadline: Sept 2026
Santander Brighter Futures
£1,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Leeds Trinity University vs Teesside University: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Leeds Trinity University and Teesside University?
Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, English Studies, Teacher Training and 11 more.
Is Leeds Trinity University or Teesside University better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £20,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Trinity University and 61% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Trinity University or Teesside University offer more courses?
Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Teesside University?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 8 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Creative Writing and Mathematics.
What can you study at Teesside University but not at Leeds Trinity University?
Teesside University teaches 32 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 24 more.
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