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Plymouth · QS World #691
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
Plymouth
scored higher in 6 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Plymouth leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Trinity Laban is ahead on employment, international.
Trinity Laban vs University of Plymouth at a glance
Trinity Laban and University of Plymouth both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Trinity Laban offers 36 courses across 4 subject areas; University of Plymouth offers 310 courses across 78 subject areas.
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 Plymouth
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%
Plymouth
71 countries · 11.9% international
- 🇳🇬Nigeria14.6%
- 🇨🇳China12.2%
- 🇮🇳India11%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.7%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.3%
Subjects
2 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 Plymouth
Music
21 coursesFee not available
1 courseTypical fee £18,700 (PG)
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 Plymouth
- £19,200
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Postgraduate
- Trinity Laban
- No data
- University of Plymouth
- £19,500
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveTrinity Laban
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
The Evie Dee Inspiring Life Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Victoria Worsfold Griffiths Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
University of Plymouth
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
Sanctuary Scholarships
100%
Deadline: N/A
International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Tamar Engineering Project
£4,500
Deadline: Jun 2026
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Trinity Laban vs University of Plymouth: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Trinity Laban and University of Plymouth?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Trinity Laban or University of Plymouth offer more courses?
University of Plymouth lists 310 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Trinity Laban but not at University of Plymouth?
Trinity Laban teaches 2 subject areas that University of Plymouth does not, including Dance and Personal & Professional Development.
What can you study at University of Plymouth but not at Trinity Laban?
University of Plymouth teaches 76 subject areas that Trinity Laban does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology & Conservation and 68 more.
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