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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

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.

1/10

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Liverpool

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Liverpool both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Media & Film Studies. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Leeds Trinity University is about £15,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 10 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £30,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Liverpool is higher in 8 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
#139
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THE World
#143
#94
Guardian UK
#28
1966
Established
1881
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 Liverpool

84.3%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
24.1%

International

International student share

96
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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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Liverpool

93 countries · 24.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China40.6%
  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

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 Liverpool

Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Management.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at University of Liverpool

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 Liverpool
£32,000

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Liverpool
£30,000

Leeds Trinity University is about £15,500 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 Liverpool

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    85%Satisfaction86%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • English Studies

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    97%Satisfaction90%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Marketing

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Policy & Public Policy

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    82%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    68%Satisfaction90%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Leeds Trinity University

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Leeds Trinity University is about £15,500 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 Liverpool?

Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, Business Studies, Computer Science, English Studies, Philosophy, Marketing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care and 6 more.

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

Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £24,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Leeds Trinity University and 86% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Liverpool lists 793 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 13 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Journalism, Teacher Training, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing and 5 more.

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

University of Liverpool teaches 76 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Music, Archaeology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Classical Studies, French, Italian and 68 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses