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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
Belfast · QS World #595
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
1/6
Leeds Trinity
scored higher in 1 category
5/6
Ulster
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
Ulster University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, employment, international, courses). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on established.
Leeds Trinity University vs Ulster University at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and Ulster University both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Law, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.
Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Trinity University is higher in 9 and Ulster University in 7.
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
Ulster 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%
Ulster
45 countries · 32.5% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
- 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
- 🇮🇳India12.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%
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
Ulster University
Law
Computer Science
Sociology & Criminology
Business Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Accounting
Journalism
Media & Film Studies
Health & Social Care
Marketing
Social Work
Film Production & Cinematography
English Studies
Social Policy & Public Policy
Biomedical Sciences
Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Psychology (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Finance & Actuarial Science, 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
- Ulster University
- £17,490
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- Ulster University
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster 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
Ulster University
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)No data85%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction79%Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction84%Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction83%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)No data77%Satisfaction82%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data83%Satisfaction95%Journalism
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data90%Satisfaction82%Media & Film Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction82%Health & Social Care
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction91%Marketing
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction85%Film Production & Cinematography
No dataSalary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction80%English Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)No data97%Satisfaction88%
Showing the 12 largest of 16 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Leeds Trinity University vs Ulster University: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Leeds Trinity University and Ulster University?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Accounting, Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Social Work, Film Production & Cinematography and 9 more.
Does Leeds Trinity University or Ulster University offer more courses?
Ulster University lists 170 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at Ulster University?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 10 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Education Studies, Teacher Training, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Philosophy, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing and 2 more.
What can you study at Ulster University but not at Leeds Trinity University?
Ulster University teaches 45 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Irish Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Music, General Engineering, History and 37 more.
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