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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

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Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 0 categories

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8/8

Reading

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 8 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, 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 Reading at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Reading both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Finance & Actuarial Science, Law and Building & Construction. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Leeds Trinity University is about £11,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 9 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £39,500 from University of Reading. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Reading is higher in 7 and Leeds Trinity University in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
#94
Guardian UK
#33
1966
Established
1892
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 Reading

84.3%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
18%

International

International student share

96
448

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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Reading

96 countries · 18% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India6.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

Subjects

21 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 Reading

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Writing, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at University of Reading

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 Reading
£25,850

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Reading
£26,450

Leeds Trinity University is about £11,950 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 Reading

  • Law

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

  • Marketing

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    87%Satisfaction76%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    79%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£39,500
    84%Satisfaction79%

  • Philosophy

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Education Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Accounting

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    68%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction91%

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 Reading

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Reading: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £26,450 at University of Reading: Leeds Trinity University is about £11,950 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 Reading?

Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Finance & Actuarial Science, Law, Building & Construction, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Business Studies, Mathematics, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Computer Science, Management and 9 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Reading better for Marketing?

Marketing graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £29,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Leeds Trinity University and 76% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Reading lists 448 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 10 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Journalism, Health & Social Care, English Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology and 2 more.

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

University of Reading teaches 49 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Economics, Business & Management (General), History, Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, English Literature, Design & Fashion and 41 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses