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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 0 categories

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10/10

Exeter

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 10 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University does not lead in any category where both have data.

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Exeter at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Exeter both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Mathematics, Law and Computer Science. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Leeds Trinity University is about £11,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 9 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Accounting: £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £43,500 from University of Exeter. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Exeter is higher in 8 and Leeds Trinity University in 4, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
#94
Guardian UK
#14
1966
Established
1922
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 Exeter

84.3%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
22.2%

International

International student share

96
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

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2

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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Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

23 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Management, Health & Social Care, Marketing, Education Studies, Creative Writing, Applied Psychology, Adult Nursing, Building & Construction.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Exeter
£25,550

Leeds Trinity University is about £11,050 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 Exeter

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£40,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction91%

  • English Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    97%Satisfaction92%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    68%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    79%Satisfaction93%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£43,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    77%Satisfaction89%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction84%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Leeds Trinity University

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Leeds Trinity University is about £11,050 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Mathematics, Law, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Accounting and 11 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Exeter better for Sociology & Criminology?

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £27,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Leeds Trinity University and 91% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Journalism, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Work, Children's Nursing and Learning Disabilities Nursing.

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

University of Exeter teaches 68 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Business & Management (General), History, Classical Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering, History of Art & Design and 60 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses