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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Aston

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, international, courses, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,730 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 20 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £35,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £21,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 10 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 10, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

#416
QS World
#528
#401
THE World
#401
#39
Guardian UK
#53
1895
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Aston University, Birmingham

Northumbria University, Newcastle

85.2%
83.5%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£37,600
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
24.5%

International

International student share

169
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
7

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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
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Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

Subjects

36 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.

Aston University, Birmingham

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Language, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Personal & Professional Development, Adult Nursing, Biochemistry, English Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Linguistics, Public Health & Epidemiology, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science.

Only at Aston University, Birmingham

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

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

Aston University, Birmingham
£22,580
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,730 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Aston University, Birmingham
£24,000
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,150 a year cheaper.

Outcomes

Graduate outcomes by subject

Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

Aston University, Birmingham

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Business Studies

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    64%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction73%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction78%

  • Building & Construction

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    82%Satisfaction81%

  • History

    No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    92%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    95%Satisfaction70%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

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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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Aston University, Birmingham vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £2,730 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,150 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

What subjects can you study at both Aston University, Birmingham and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, History, Marketing, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Economics and 24 more.

Is Aston University, Birmingham or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 82% at Aston University, Birmingham and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Aston University, Birmingham or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses.

What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Aston University, Birmingham teaches 15 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Software Engineering, Technology & Logistics, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology and 7 more.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 35 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature, Social Work, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry and 27 more.

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Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses