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Supporting your child's transition to university

Starting university is an exciting time for your child, and we want to help you support them on their journey.

This page provides you with some resources to support you and your child with their higher education application.

Our School and College Engagement team is also happy to answer any of your questions and can be contacted by email: SROhello@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

Student Finance Webinar

We're hosting a webinar all about this important topic and you're invited. Join us on 31 March from 5:00 - 6:00pm and come away feeling confident to support your young person with their application.

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Parent guide

Our step-by-step guide covers the whole process – from before your child applies, to when they join us – helping you support your child with their transition to university.

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One University, two campuses

Leeds Trinity University first opened its doors in Horsforth in 1966. In October 2024, we expanded with the launch of our Leeds City Campus, located in the heart of Leeds city centre.

Both campuses are designed to provide easy access to everything you need for university life. While your course will be based primarily at either the Main Campus or the Leeds City Campus, you’ll benefit from the facilities, support, and opportunities available across both locations.

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Your questions answered

Why choose Leeds Trinity University?

Leeds Trinity offers a personal, supportive university experience, whether students are based at our Main Campus or our Leeds City Campus.

Going to university is an investment in your future, and Leeds Trinity is one of the UK's top universities for employability.

We're ranked 2nd in the UK for teaching quality and student experience (The Times Good University Guide 2026) and that's not our only accomplishment, we proudly list them all on our achievements page.

How will Leeds Trinity prepare my child for a career?

Most of our undergraduate degrees include a built-in professional work placement, giving students the chance to gain real-world experience before they graduate.

We also offer careers support from day one, including CV advice, interview prep and networking opportunities.

It's all designed to help your child stand out in a competitive job market.

How will my child be supported?

We're proud to be known as the university where you're a name, not a number.

We offer a wide range of academic, wellbeing and financial support services.

Whether they need help adjusting to university life or support with their mental health, we're here for them throughout their time with us.

What is the accommodation like and how do they apply?

We offer a range of student accommodation on our Main Campus in Horsforth and in Leeds city centre - all with access to 24/7 security and support.

If your child is made an offer and accepts, they'll receive details on how to apply.

How do tuition fees and student loans work?

Eligible UK Home students can apply for a tuition fee loan from the government to cover the cost of their tuition fees. Maintenance loans are also available to help with living costs.

Repayments begin once your child is earning over £25,000 a year - and they'll repay 9% of anything they earn above that.

If there's any balance left after 40 years, it's written off.

We have lots of helpful information on our fees and finance pages. There's also a step-by-step guide on the Student Finance England website.

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Student life

Find out about life on campus, our accommodation, Leeds and Horsforth, and everything your child can get involved in as a Leeds Trinity student.

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Supportive community

Your child is a name, not a number at Leeds Trinity. Discover how our student support services can help your child with personal and academic issues.

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Employability

Discover the opportunities your child will have to build their future at Leeds Trinity, including work placements and studying abroad.

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