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Leeds Trinity University

Leeds · Guardian UK #94

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

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.

1/8

Leeds Trinity

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Salford

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Leeds Trinity University is ahead on employment.

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Salford at a glance

Leeds Trinity University and University of Salford both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography and Computer Science. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £17,710 at University of Salford: Leeds Trinity University is about £3,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 9 and Leeds Trinity University in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £30,500 from University of Salford. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Salford is higher in 8 and Leeds Trinity University in 6, 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
#94
Guardian UK
#82
1966
Established
1896
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 Salford

84.3%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£26,200
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.6%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

1.5%
19.1%

International

International student share

96
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
5

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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Salford

63 countries · 19.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

Subjects

24 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 Salford

Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Mental Health Nursing, Accounting, Creative Writing, Mathematics, Philosophy, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing.

Only at Leeds Trinity University

Only at University of Salford

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 Salford
£17,040

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

Postgraduate

Leeds Trinity University
£14,500
University of Salford
£17,710

Leeds Trinity University is about £3,210 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 Salford

  • Business Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction99%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction76%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    88%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    77%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • Journalism

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Marketing

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction71%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    68%Satisfaction83%

  • Games Design & Computer Animation

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction76%

Showing the 12 largest of 15 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Leeds Trinity University

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University of Salford

Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

£8,160

Deadline: N/A

Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

£7,100

Deadline: N/A

Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

£3,500

Deadline: N/A

Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

IFY Excellence Scholarship

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Leeds Trinity University vs University of Salford: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £17,710 at University of Salford: Leeds Trinity University is about £3,210 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 Salford?

Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Business Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Psychology (General), Marketing, Biomedical Sciences and 12 more.

Is Leeds Trinity University or University of Salford better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £22,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Leeds Trinity University and 99% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Salford lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.

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

Leeds Trinity University teaches 7 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Education Studies, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Social Policy & Public Policy and Learning Disabilities Nursing.

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

University of Salford teaches 48 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture and 40 more.

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Leeds Trinity University96 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Salford305 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses