Where it ranks in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, what it’s really like to study there, and what halls and living costs look like.
Leeds Trinity is a small, friendly university with Catholic roots and a green campus in Horsforth, about six miles north-west of Leeds city centre. Halls are on campus, so most first years live a few minutes from lectures, with resident student mentors on hand. Since October 2024 there's also a Leeds City Campus near the station, and some courses are based there.
It suits students who want a close-knit community with Leeds within easy reach by train or bus. The flip side is that Horsforth is quiet, and getting into town for a night out takes planning. Halls cost £119 to £155 a week, which is mid-range for Leeds.
Known for
Leeds Trinity University is 97th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 42.2, below the UK median of 48.5. Our rankings are built around the student experience, combining employability, freshers experience, happiness, nightlife, sustainability, inclusion, innovation and societies. That means big research names don’t automatically top the table. See how we score universities.
Marker shows the UK median across all ranked universities.
| Rank | University | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 95 | University of Wales Trinity Saint David | 42.7 |
| 96 | Teesside University | 42.4 |
| 97 | Leeds Trinity University | 42.2 |
| 98 | University of Northampton | 41.8 |
| 99 | City St George's, University of London | 41.7 |
Each award ranks all 124 universities on one part of student life. Click through for the full table.
30th of 124 · Freshers Score 62.5
41st of 123 · Happiness Score 51.3
45th of 124 · Wellbeing Score 54.1
53rd of 124 · Affordability Score 57.6
64th of 124 · Safety Score 42
65th of 122 · Careers Score 30.7
75th of 124 · Employability Score 28.6
79th of 124 · Societies Score 46.4
84th of 124 · Balance Score 38.1
85th of 124 · Social Score 44.4
91st of 124 · Value Score 39.2
94th of 124 · Sustainability Score 39.8
101st of 124 · Nightlife Score 37.6
102nd of 124 · Innovation Score 43.4
119th of 124 · Inclusion Score 21.5
Leeds as a student city
Ranked 25th of 72 UK university cities in our Best University Cities 2027 ranking, with a score of 55.1.
Leeds Trinity University appears in 14 of our subject league tables. Here’s where it places in each, best first.
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | 25th | of 59 | 105 |
| Philosophy | 27th | of 54 | 97 |
| Business and Management | 58th | of 114 | 139 |
| Criminology | 51st | of 94 | 110 |
| Marketing | 48th | of 88 | 114 |
| Primary Education | 33rd | of 59 | 106 |
| Sociology | 50th | of 86 | 117 |
| Media and Communication | 46th | of 79 | 110 |
| Teaching | 46th | of 79 | 108 |
| Psychology | 64th | of 108 | 113 |
| Subject | Rank | Table size | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film Production | 54th | of 87 | 117 |
| Biomedical Science | 59th | of 93 | 84 |
| Nursing | 55th | of 85 | 101 |
| Sports Science | 51st | of 78 | 80 |
Subject tables compare universities on graduate earnings, student satisfaction, teaching quality and academic support. Scores aren’t comparable between subjects.
Leeds Trinity Students' Union (LTSU) is an independent, student-run charity with sports clubs, societies and over 200 elected student roles, from course reps to sabbatical officers. Many clubs compete in BUCS leagues. On campus there's the Trinity Fitness gym, a sports centre and a 3G pitch, and the university is a TASS-accredited site for talented athletes. For nights out, most students head into Leeds by train or bus, while Horsforth itself has a quieter mix of pubs and cafés.
University halls cost £119–£155 per week (2026/27, 41-week contracts; slightly lower weekly rates on 44+ week contracts) (2026/27 prices).
First-year accommodation guarantee
No formal first-year guarantee is published on the official accommodation pages. The university says all first-year undergraduates can apply for its halls, but you can only book once you've firmly accepted an offer, and the best rooms go to people who accept early. Trinity Close is reserved for returning students, and Kirkstall Hall has limited availability for 2026.
| Hall | Area | Rooms | From | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstall Hall | Horsforth Campus | en-suite | £119/wk | The cheapest option: 84 en-suite rooms over four floors in the heart of campus, with large kitchens shared by about 11 students. £4,879 for 41 weeks; limited availability for 2026. |
| Clarence Dock Village | Leeds Dock, city centre | en-suite (five- to six-person flats) | £141/wk | The city option, about 15 minutes' walk from the centre, run by Homes for Students. Free gym, cinema room and common room. £5,781 for 41 weeks; larger corner rooms cost more. |
| All Saints Court | Horsforth Campus | en-suite (five- to six-person flats) | £145/wk | Opened in 2010: £145 a week on a 44+ week contract or £149 on 41 weeks (£6,109 a year). |
| Fountains Court | Horsforth Campus | en-suite (six- to nine-person flats) | £145/wk | The biggest hall, with 228 en-suite rooms, opened in 2016. Large common area with big screens and a pool table. |
| Trinity Close | Horsforth Campus | en-suite (six-person flats) | £149/wk | Quieter flats reserved for returning students, so not an option in first year. Up to £155 a week (£6,355 for 41 weeks). |
Prices are the university’s published weekly starting prices and can change. Always check the official accommodation site before applying.
The small town around campus: quiet and residential, with pubs, cafés and a train station into Leeds.
Leeds's big student neighbourhoods between Horsforth and the city centre. Lively and full of shared houses, but you'll commute to the Horsforth campus.
Handy if your course is at Leeds City Campus. Mostly private purpose-built blocks and flats, usually pricier.
Top tip
Firmly accept your Leeds Trinity offer as early as you can: you'll then get an email to set up an online account and choose a specific room type. You secure your room with a £99 bond. If you pick Clarence Dock Village, Homes for Students will contact you to sign their own tenancy and guarantor agreement and take a £99 deposit.
Halls cost £119 to £155 a week in 2026/27, or roughly £4,900 to £6,400 for a 41-week contract, with electricity, heating, water, Wi-Fi and contents insurance included. You'll also need to budget for food, laundry, a TV licence if you need one, and travel into Leeds. The university doesn't publish an overall yearly living-cost estimate.
Getting around
Horsforth station is about 20 minutes' walk from campus, or under five minutes on the university's free term-time shuttle bus. Trains reach Leeds in under 15 minutes, with up to three an hour. The First number 27 bus runs half-hourly from outside the main entrance into Leeds city centre. Leeds City Campus is a few minutes' walk from Leeds station.
Weighing up your options? Here’s how nearby universities compare in the Unifresher Rankings 2027.
Leeds Trinity University is 97th out of 124 UK universities in the Unifresher Rankings 2027, with an overall score of 42.2. Its strongest results are for freshers experience (30th), student happiness (41st).
The main campus is on Brownberrie Lane in Horsforth, about six miles north-west of Leeds city centre and two miles from Leeds Bradford Airport. Since October 2024 there's also a Leeds City Campus at Trevelyan Square, a few minutes' walk from Leeds station.
There's no formal guarantee on the official pages, but all first-year undergraduates can apply for halls. You can book only after firmly accepting your offer, so accept early for the best choice. Kirkstall Hall had limited availability for 2026.
For 2026/27, rooms cost £119 to £155 a week on a 41-week contract, all en-suite and self-catered. Kirkstall Hall is the cheapest at £119. All Saints Court and Fountains Court are £149 (or £145 on a 44+ week contract), and Clarence Dock Village in the city is £141.
By train from Horsforth station, which takes under 15 minutes, with up to three trains an hour. The university runs a free term-time shuttle between the station and campus. The First number 27 bus also runs half-hourly from the campus entrance into the city.
Yes. Clarence Dock Village, next to Leeds Dock and about 15 minutes' walk from the city centre, is one of the university's hall options. It's run by Homes for Students, so you sign your tenancy with them.
Yes. Weekly fees include electricity, heating, water, Wi-Fi and personal possessions insurance. You'll need to pay separately for a TV licence if you watch live TV, as well as groceries and laundry.
About this guide. Rankings data comes from the Unifresher Rankings 2027 (methodology). Facts, hall prices and costs come from the university and official sources listed below. Last updated 23 October 2026.
