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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
Brighton · QS World #901
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
7/8
Brighton
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Brighton leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on satisfaction.
Leeds Trinity University vs University of Brighton at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and University of Brighton both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies and Computer Science. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Leeds Trinity University is about £4,290 a year cheaper.
Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 13 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £32,000 from University of Brighton. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Brighton is higher in 9 and Leeds Trinity University in 8.
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
University of Brighton
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%
Brighton
93 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.1%
- 🇨🇳China7.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
- 🇺🇸United States5%
- 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
Subjects
28 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
University of Brighton
Business Studies
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
14 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Computer Science
Law
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Sociology & Criminology
Journalism
Building & Construction
Media & Film Studies
Accounting
Education Studies
Film Production & Cinematography
Finance & Actuarial Science
Marketing
Teacher Training
Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General), Management, Mental Health Nursing, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mathematics.
Only at Leeds Trinity University
Only at University of Brighton
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
- University of Brighton
- £17,250
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- University of Brighton
- £18,790
Leeds Trinity University is about £4,290 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
University of Brighton
Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£27,50084%Satisfaction78%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00083%Satisfaction81%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50085%Satisfaction88%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£21,500Salary (3 years)£25,50077%Satisfaction85%Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)£23,50088%Satisfaction82%Journalism
£21,000Salary (3 years)£25,00090%Satisfaction71%Media & Film Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£22,50086%Satisfaction94%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£27,50083%Satisfaction77%Film Production & Cinematography
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction68%Marketing
£20,500Salary (3 years)£27,50087%Satisfaction85%Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)£27,50085%Satisfaction93%Biomedical Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£29,00068%Satisfaction83%
Showing the 12 largest of 17 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveLeeds Trinity University
View all scholarships →University of Brighton
Ruby Lee Progression scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Widening Access Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Leeds Trinity University vs University of Brighton: common questions
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Brighton cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Leeds Trinity University is about £4,290 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 University of Brighton?
Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Business Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Journalism, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and 16 more.
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Brighton better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £27,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Trinity University and 78% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Trinity University or University of Brighton offer more courses?
University of Brighton lists 255 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at University of Brighton?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 3 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy and Learning Disabilities Nursing.
What can you study at University of Brighton but not at Leeds Trinity University?
University of Brighton teaches 43 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Architecture, Business & Management (General) and 35 more.
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