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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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

Glasgow

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow 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 Glasgow at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Glasgow both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Management, Law and Mathematics. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: Leeds Trinity University is about £660 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 8 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £31,000 from University of Glasgow. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Glasgow is higher in 10 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
#80
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THE World
#84
#94
Guardian UK
#12
1966
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Glasgow

84.3%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
35.9%

International

International student share

96
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
4

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%
VS

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China51.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%

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 Glasgow

Also taught at both: Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Building & Construction.

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.

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Glasgow
£15,160

Leeds Trinity University is about £660 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 Glasgow

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction86%
  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction91%
  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction92%
  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction85%
  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    88%Satisfaction91%
  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    88%Satisfaction90%
  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    82%Satisfaction86%
  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction90%
  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction85%
  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction65%
  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    68%Satisfaction90%

Scholarships for International Students

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University of Glasgow

Minerva Scholarships

£22,000

Deadline: N/A

Excellence Bursaries

100%

Deadline: N/A

Travel Bursaries

£50

Deadline: N/A

School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: Leeds Trinity University is about £660 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 Glasgow?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Management, Law, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Teacher Training, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Philosophy, Education Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies and 11 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Glasgow better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £24,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 79% at Leeds Trinity University and 91% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 8 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Journalism, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Children's Nursing and Learning Disabilities Nursing.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 74 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including History, Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Information Systems & Data Science, Physics, Economics and 66 more.

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