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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
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
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.
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
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%
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
Management
2 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
39 coursesTypical fee £15,160 (PG)
Law
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
32 coursesTypical fee £29,360 (PG)
Mathematics
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
37 coursesTypical fee £22,010 (PG)
Psychology (General)
3 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
32 coursesTypical fee £15,000 (PG)
Teacher Training
5 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
24 coursesFee not available
Computer Science
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
18 coursesTypical fee £12,960 (PG)
Sociology & Criminology
8 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
16 coursesFee not available
Philosophy
2 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (UG)
20 coursesTypical fee £26,460 (PG)
Education Studies
6 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
15 coursesFee not available
Social Policy & Public Policy
2 coursesFee not available
15 coursesTypical fee £28,540 (PG)
Finance & Actuarial Science
1 courseTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
12 coursesTypical fee £15,160 (PG)
Media & Film Studies
Health & Social Care
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Accounting
Also taught at both: Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Marketing, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Building & Construction.
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.
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)£27,50085%Satisfaction86%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,00079%Satisfaction91%Teacher Training
£26,500Salary (3 years)£32,00085%Satisfaction92%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£32,50083%Satisfaction85%Sociology & Criminology
£17,500Salary (3 years)£23,00088%Satisfaction91%Philosophy
£19,500Salary (3 years)£22,50088%Satisfaction90%Social Policy & Public Policy
£17,500Salary (3 years)£23,50082%Satisfaction86%Media & Film Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)No data86%Satisfaction90%Accounting
£20,500Salary (3 years)£29,50083%Satisfaction85%Business Studies
£20,500Salary (3 years)£31,00084%Satisfaction65%Biomedical Sciences
£21,000Salary (3 years)£22,50068%Satisfaction90%
Scholarships for International Students
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Minerva Scholarships
£22,000
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Excellence Bursaries
100%
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Travel Bursaries
£50
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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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