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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

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

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8/9

Cambridge

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 8 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Cambridge both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Computer Science. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Leeds Trinity University is about £26,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 3 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Philosophy: £19,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £31,000 from University of Cambridge. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 5 and Leeds Trinity University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#6
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THE World
#3
#94
Guardian UK
#2
1966
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Cambridge

84.3%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
32.2%

International

International student share

96
336

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
0

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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Cambridge

96 countries · 32.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China28.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇮🇳India4.7%

Subjects

18 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 Cambridge

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Building & Construction.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at University of Cambridge

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 Cambridge
£32,890

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Cambridge
£41,300

Leeds Trinity University is about £26,800 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 Cambridge

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£49,000
    85%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£63,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    79%Satisfaction92%

  • English Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    97%Satisfaction96%

Scholarships for International Students

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Cambridge: common questions

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Cambridge cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Leeds Trinity University is about £26,800 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 Cambridge?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Philosophy, Management, Psychology (General), Business Studies and 6 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Cambridge better for Philosophy?

Philosophy graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £31,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Leeds Trinity University and 93% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Leeds Trinity University or University of Cambridge offer more courses?

University of Cambridge lists 336 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Accounting, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing and 5 more.

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

University of Cambridge teaches 61 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Archaeology and 53 more.

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