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Leeds · Guardian UK #94
London · QS World #851
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.
4/8
Leeds Trinity
scored higher in 4 categories
4/8
Arts London
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Leeds Trinity University and University of the Arts London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Leeds Trinity University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, employment; University of the Arts London on ranking, international, graduate salary, courses.
Leeds Trinity University vs University of the Arts London at a glance
Leeds Trinity University and University of the Arts London both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science and Media & Film Studies. Leeds Trinity University offers 96 courses across 31 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Leeds Trinity University is about £16,390 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 3 and Leeds Trinity University in 0. The widest gap is in Journalism: £21,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, against £24,000 from University of the Arts London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Leeds Trinity University is higher in 6 and University of the Arts London in 0.
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 the Arts London
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%
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
10 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 the Arts London
Film Production & Cinematography
3 coursesTypical fee £14,500 (PG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Computer Science
Media & Film Studies
Journalism
Marketing
Management
Business Studies
Games Design & Computer Animation
Psychology (General)
Creative Writing
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.
Undergraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- No data
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
We do not have reliable international fee data for Leeds Trinity University yet.
Postgraduate
- Leeds Trinity University
- £14,500
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
Leeds Trinity University is about £16,390 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 the Arts London
Film Production & Cinematography
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50087%Satisfaction80%Computer Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50083%Satisfaction80%Media & Film Studies
£19,000Salary (3 years)£21,00086%Satisfaction80%Journalism
£21,000Salary (3 years)£24,00090%Satisfaction86%Marketing
£20,500Salary (3 years)£23,50087%Satisfaction79%Games Design & Computer Animation
No dataSalary (3 years)£26,50083%Satisfaction80%
Scholarships for International Students
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Leeds Trinity University vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £14,500 a year at Leeds Trinity University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Leeds Trinity University is about £16,390 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 the Arts London?
Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Film Production & Cinematography, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Management, Business Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Psychology (General) and Creative Writing.
Is Leeds Trinity University or University of the Arts London better for Media & Film Studies?
Media & Film Studies graduates earn a median £19,000 three years after graduating from Leeds Trinity University, and £21,000 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Leeds Trinity University and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Leeds Trinity University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 courses on CourseOptions and Leeds Trinity University lists 96 courses.
What can you study at Leeds Trinity University but not at University of the Arts London?
Leeds Trinity University teaches 21 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Teacher Training, Health & Social Care, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies and 13 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Leeds Trinity University?
University of the Arts London teaches 19 subject areas that Leeds Trinity University does not, including Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Music, Fine Art, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and 11 more.
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