What is Leeds Trinity University?

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Leeds Trinity University is a UK university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, offering undergraduate, postgraduate and apprenticeship study. It first opened in Horsforth in 1966 and expanded in October 2024 with a second site, Leeds City Campus, in Leeds city centre. It describes itself as providing "outstanding student-centred higher education" and says its courses are based primarily at either Horsforth Campus or Leeds City Campus, while students can use facilities, support and opportunities across both.

Where is it and what does it offer?

The university runs what it calls "One University, two campuses":

  • Horsforth Campus — the original site, opened in 1966.
  • Leeds City Campus — launched in October 2024, located in the heart of Leeds city centre.

Study levels listed on the site are:

  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Apprenticeships

A course search tool is available under "Find your course," with a "View all courses" option.

What is it known for?

The university highlights recognition for student experience and satisfaction:

Recognition Source cited on the site
University of the Year for Student Experience 2027 The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide
Top University in the UK for overall student satisfaction NSS 2026

The satisfaction claim is measured by the NSS 2026 positivity score (% agree) across the 17 NSS questions used in TEF 2023, compared with institutions in the Times UK University Rankings 2026.

The site also notes more than 50 years of delivering higher education, and a "Global Engagement and Leadership" strand aimed at international students joining its community in Yorkshire.

How can you find out more?

The university promotes Open Days as the main way to experience student life, support and specific courses. Its stated route is:

  1. Go to the Open Day booking page.
  2. Choose one of the upcoming Open Days.
  3. Book a place to explore student life, support services and the courses you are interested in.

If you are deciding whether to apply, the Open Day is the most direct way to compare the two campuses and see which one fits the course you want.