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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

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Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 0 categories

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9/9

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Leeds Trinity University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Teacher Training. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 9 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £31,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 6 and Leeds Trinity University in 4, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
#94
Guardian UK
#17
1966
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Leeds Trinity University

The University of Edinburgh

84.3%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
41.6%

International

International student share

96
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

26 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Marketing, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£37,000
    83%Satisfaction74%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £17,500Salary (3 years)No data
    82%Satisfaction92%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    68%Satisfaction85%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
    87%Satisfaction72%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Leeds Trinity University

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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Leeds Trinity University and The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Teacher Training, Business Studies, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Philosophy, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Social Policy & Public Policy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies and 14 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or The University of Edinburgh better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £31,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Leeds Trinity University and 92% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Trinity University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Leeds Trinity University teaches 5 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Journalism, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Children's Nursing and Learning Disabilities Nursing.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Leeds Trinity University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 90 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, History, Physics, French, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies and 82 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses