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Bangor University

Bangor · QS World #567

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/9

Bangor

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary). Bangor University is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction, courses.

Bangor University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Bangor University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Teacher Training, Business Studies and Computer Science. Bangor University offers 329 courses across 52 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bangor University is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bangor University is about £850 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 22 and Bangor University in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, against £25,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bangor University is higher in 17 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#567
QS World
#528
#501
THE World
#401
#46
Guardian UK
#53
1884
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bangor University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

87%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.3%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

329
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Bangor

60 countries · 21.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.1%
  • 🇨🇳China12.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
  • 🌐Nepal6.3%
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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.

Bangor University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Economics, Drama & Theatre, English Language, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Creative Writing, Human Geography & Environment, Linguistics, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Health & Social Care, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Bangor University

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

Bangor University
£18,000
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Bangor University is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bangor University
£19,000
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Bangor University is about £850 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.

Bangor University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Teacher Training

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    80%Satisfaction87%

  • Design & Fashion

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    100%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    86%Satisfaction73%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    97%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • English Literature

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    95%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £19,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    82%Satisfaction89%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Bangor University

Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund (CCSF)

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Chevening Scholarships

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Commonwealth Master's Scholarship

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Pantyfedwen Student Scholarships

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Refugee Scholarship

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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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FAQ

Bangor University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

Is Bangor University or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bangor University is about £1,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,000 a year at Bangor University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bangor University is about £850 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 Bangor University and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Teacher Training, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature, History, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies and 24 more.

Is Bangor University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Teacher Training?

Teacher Training graduates earn a median £25,000 three years after graduating from Bangor University, and £25,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Bangor University and 88% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bangor University or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Bangor University lists 329 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Bangor University teaches 16 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Zoology & Animal Biology, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Medicine, Social Policy & Public Policy and 8 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 35 subject areas that Bangor University does not, including Social Work, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology and 27 more.

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