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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
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.
1/8
Arden
scored higher in 1 category
7/8
Northumbria
scored higher in 7 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Arden University is ahead on satisfaction.
Arden University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance
Arden University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Sociology & Criminology. Arden University offers 26 courses across 14 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 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.
Arden University
Northumbria University, Newcastle
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.
Arden
2 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇿🇦South Africa25%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan12.5%
Northumbria
85 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India35.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
- 🌐Kuwait4%
- 🇨🇳China3.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
Subjects
11 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.
Arden University
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Business & Management (General)
Law
1 courseTypical fee £10,550 (PG)
13 coursesTypical fee £19,850 (UG)
Sociology & Criminology
Psychology (General)
Marketing
Accounting
Economics
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Human Resource Management
Public Health & Epidemiology
Only at Arden University
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
- Arden University
- No data
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Postgraduate
- Arden University
- No data
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
We do not have reliable international fee data for Arden University yet.
Scholarships for International Students
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2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
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2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships
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Deadline: N/A
GEMS Scholarship
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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
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FAQ
Arden University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Arden University and Northumbria University, Newcastle?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Marketing, Accounting, Economics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management and Public Health & Epidemiology.
Does Arden University or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Arden University lists 26 courses.
What can you study at Arden University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
Arden University teaches 3 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Management, Information Systems & Data Science and Technology & Logistics.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Arden University?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 60 subject areas that Arden University does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, History and 52 more.
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