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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
Bristol · QS World #57
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
Bristol
scored higher in 8 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bristol leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.
Leeds Trinity University vs University of Bristol at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and University of Bristol both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Law and Management. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Leeds Trinity University is about £13,960 a year cheaper.
Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol 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 £40,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bristol is higher in 8 and Leeds Trinity University in 1, with 4 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
University of Bristol
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%
Bristol
104 countries · 33.6% international
- 🇨🇳China53.5%
- 🇮🇳India7.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
- 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
- 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%
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
University of Bristol
Mathematics
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
24 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
Law
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
15 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Management
2 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
21 coursesTypical fee £28,200 (UG)
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £33,400 (UG)
Social Policy & Public Policy
2 coursesFee not available
13 coursesTypical fee £25,500 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Education Studies
Psychology (General)
English Studies
Philosophy
Accounting
Film Production & Cinematography
Finance & Actuarial Science
Media & Film Studies
Business Studies
Also taught at both: Marketing, Social Work, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing.
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
- University of Bristol
- £31,300
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- University of Bristol
- £28,460
Leeds Trinity University is about £13,960 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 Bristol
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£35,00085%Satisfaction87%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£48,00083%Satisfaction93%Social Policy & Public Policy
£17,500Salary (3 years)£27,50082%Satisfaction85%Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)£27,00088%Satisfaction88%Education Studies
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data88%Satisfaction88%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£26,50079%Satisfaction89%English Studies
£18,500Salary (3 years)£28,50097%Satisfaction89%Philosophy
£19,500Salary (3 years)£26,50088%Satisfaction91%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£33,00083%Satisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00087%Satisfaction89%Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£40,50084%Satisfaction84%Marketing
£20,500Salary (3 years)£40,50087%Satisfaction87%
Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships
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Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage
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British Council scholarships for Women
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FAQ
Leeds Trinity University vs University of Bristol: common questions
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Bristol cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Leeds Trinity University is about £13,960 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 Bristol?
Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Mathematics, Law, Management, Computer Science, Social Policy & Public Policy, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Psychology (General), English Studies, Philosophy, Accounting, Film Production & Cinematography and 9 more.
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Bristol better for Social Policy & Public Policy?
Social Policy & Public Policy graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £27,500 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Leeds Trinity University and 85% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Trinity University or University of Bristol offer more courses?
University of Bristol lists 479 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at University of Bristol?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Building & Construction and 2 more.
What can you study at University of Bristol but not at Leeds Trinity University?
University of Bristol teaches 62 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Economics, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Chemistry and 54 more.
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