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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
London
Bolton
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.
2/8
Trinity Laban
scored higher in 2 categories
6/8
Greater Manchester
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Greater Manchester leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Trinity Laban is ahead on established, employment.
Trinity Laban vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance
Trinity Laban and University of Greater Manchester both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Music, Dance and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Trinity Laban offers 36 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.
In Dance, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, Trinity Laban is higher. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 2 and Trinity Laban 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.
Trinity Laban
University of Greater Manchester
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.
Trinity Laban
21 countries · 24% international
- 🇨🇳China34.9%
- 🇺🇸United States14.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland3.2%
Greater Manchester
30 countries · 25.4% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
- 🇮🇳India10.8%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%
Subjects
3 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.
Trinity Laban
University of Greater Manchester
Music
21 coursesFee not available
4 coursesTypical fee £24,480 (UG)
Dance
11 coursesTypical fee £23,420 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £21,540 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Trinity Laban
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
- Trinity Laban
- No data
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Postgraduate
- Trinity Laban
- No data
- University of Greater Manchester
- £17,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
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.
Trinity Laban
University of Greater Manchester
Music
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,50089%Satisfaction91%Dance
£19,500Salary (3 years)£17,50085%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTrinity Laban
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
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The Evie Dee Inspiring Life Award
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The Victoria Worsfold Griffiths Bursary
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University of Greater Manchester
Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21
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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22
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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021
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The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021
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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22
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FAQ
Trinity Laban vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Trinity Laban and University of Greater Manchester?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Music, Dance and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Is Trinity Laban or University of Greater Manchester better for Dance?
Dance graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Trinity Laban, and £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Trinity Laban and 91% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Trinity Laban or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?
University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Trinity Laban but not at University of Greater Manchester?
Trinity Laban teaches 1 subject area that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Greater Manchester but not at Trinity Laban?
University of Greater Manchester teaches 53 subject areas that Trinity Laban does not, including Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Business & Management (General), Dentistry, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Law and 45 more.
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