Leeds Trinity University, Horsforth campus
Horsforth, Leeds, United Kingdom
Leeds Trinity University is located in the city of Leeds, a major hub for finance, law, education, culture and retail in northern England. With a term-time student population of around 70,000, Leeds is well set up for student life, with wide-ranging accommodation and part-time work opportunities.
We're the University that will equip you with the experience and knowledge you need to create the future you want.
We're the University that will challenge and inspire you, as you learn from outstanding lecturers who will help you achieve your ambitions.
We're the University that feels like home, with a supportive and inclusive community that's waiting to welcome you.
You have the power to change the world, but you can't do it alone. Together, we can make more happen.
It's a chance to find out how you'll make your mark on the world and start creating the future you want.
Discover your passion through our clubs and societies, take your degree international by studying abroad, and you could have the opportunity to explore your career options through professional work placements and other schemes.
It's a time for you to become independent and to discover who you really are, and who you want to become. And we're here to help you make the most of your university experience.
Leeds Trinity University, located in Horsforth, Leeds, is a campus-based institution renowned for its personalized approach to education and strong emphasis on employability. All undergraduate degrees incorporate professional work placements, facilitated by the university's extensive network of industry partnerships.
Rankings and Recognitions:
- Overall University Rankings:
- The Complete University Guide 2025: 116th out of 130 institutions. thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk
- The Guardian University Guide 2025: 85th out of 121 institutions.
- The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024: Joint 67th out of 129 institutions. en.wikipedia.org
- Subject-Specific Achievements:
- Journalism: Ranked 1st in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2025, reflecting the university's outstanding reputation for vocational training and industry-standard talent production. leedstrinity.ac.uk
- Law: Maintained a strong position, ranking 9th in the same guide, highlighting the quality of its law programs. leedstrinity.ac.uk
- Student Experience and Teaching Quality:
- Ranked 18th in the UK for student experience and joint 24th for teaching quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The university's "personalized approach to study" and students' "warm evaluations" of their undergraduate experience were particularly noted. leedstrinity.ac.uk
Campus and Facilities:
The main campus is situated in a picturesque setting approximately six miles from Leeds city center, with Horsforth railway station a 15-minute walk away, providing convenient access to the city. In the 2024/25 academic year, Leeds Trinity plans to open a new City Campus at 1 Trevelyan Square, enhancing its urban presence and offering modern teaching and study spaces, including specialized labs for Computer Science and facilities for Construction and Built Environment courses.
The university offers eight halls of residence on campus, including All Saints Court, a £6 million development with 198 en-suite, self-catering bedrooms. The library, housed within the Andrew Kean Learning Centre, provides access to over 500,000 electronic books and 115,000 print volumes. Specialized laboratories support disciplines such as sports science, nutrition, psychology, and primary education. Sports facilities include a sports hall, fitness suite, movement and spin studio, gymnasium, squash courts, outdoor pitches, tennis courts, and a running track.
Leeds Trinity University is committed to providing a supportive community, focusing on employability and student satisfaction, as reflected in its recent rankings and continuous development of facilities.