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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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.

3/8

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Cumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cumbria leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction.

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Cumbria both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: Leeds Trinity University is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cumbria is higher in 7 and Leeds Trinity University in 4. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £33,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cumbria is higher in 9 and Leeds Trinity University in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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#94
Guardian UK
#101
1966
Established
2007
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Cumbria

84.3%
80.5%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
2.6%

International

International student share

96
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
1

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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Cumbria

14 countries · 2.6% international

  • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
  • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

Subjects

20 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 Cumbria

Also taught at both: Management, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at University of Cumbria

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 Cumbria
£16,000

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Cumbria
£16,900

Leeds Trinity University is about £2,400 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 Cumbria

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
    85%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    88%Satisfaction70%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    79%Satisfaction87%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Health & Social Care

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    86%Satisfaction73%

  • Mental Health Nursing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    68%Satisfaction74%

  • Adult Nursing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    68%Satisfaction74%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    68%Satisfaction100%

  • Children's Nursing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    68%Satisfaction74%

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

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Leeds Trinity University

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University of Cumbria

Future Talent Award

£8,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: Leeds Trinity University is about £2,400 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 Cumbria?

Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Business Studies, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing and 8 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Cumbria better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £21,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Leeds Trinity University and 84% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Cumbria lists 136 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 11 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Journalism, Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Accounting, English Studies, Philosophy, Social Policy & Public Policy, Building & Construction and 3 more.

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

University of Cumbria teaches 20 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Forestry & Arboriculture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 12 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses