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Birkbeck, University of London

London · QS World #354

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/11

Birkbeck

scored higher in 3 categories

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8/11

Newcastle

scored higher in 8 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, courses). Birkbeck, University of London is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Birkbeck, University of London vs Newcastle University at a glance

Birkbeck, University of London and Newcastle University both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Politics & International Relations and Sociology & Criminology. Birkbeck, University of London offers 361 courses across 69 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Birkbeck, University of London is about £7,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Birkbeck, University of London is about £9,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 15 and Birkbeck, University of London in 10, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £23,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, against £34,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birkbeck, University of London is higher in 15 and Newcastle University in 7, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#354
QS World
#149
#301
THE World
#144
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Guardian UK
#23
1823
Established
1834
No
Russell Group
Yes
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birkbeck, University of London

Newcastle University

85.1%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£32,500
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

79.6%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

12%
22.1%

International

International student share

361
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

16
4

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.

Birkbeck

60 countries · 12% international

  • 🇺🇸United States10.8%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇮🇳India8.6%
  • 🇪🇸Spain4.8%
  • 🇮🇹Italy4.3%
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Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

Subjects

54 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Newcastle University

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Information & Library Studies, Management, Philosophy, Archaeology, Classical Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Journalism, Marketing, Statistics, Asian Languages & Studies, English Literature, Geology & Earth Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Social Sciences (General), Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biological Sciences (General), English Studies, French, Genetics & Genomics, Information Systems & Data Science, Spanish & Portuguese, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Design & Fashion, Planning & Housing, Biology, Business Information Systems, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Human Resource Management, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Birkbeck, University of London

Only at Newcastle 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

Birkbeck, University of London
£18,500
Newcastle University
£25,750

Birkbeck, University of London is about £7,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Birkbeck, University of London
£20,850
Newcastle University
£30,700

Birkbeck, University of London is about £9,850 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.

Birkbeck, University of London

Newcastle University

  • Computer Science

    £38,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    72%Satisfaction70%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    96%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    88%Satisfaction86%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    86%Satisfaction79%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    76%Satisfaction70%

  • History

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction87%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    94%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    98%Satisfaction71%

  • Psychology (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Linguistics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    90%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Birkbeck, University of London

Bonnart Trust Sanctuary Scholarship

£18,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Cyril Taylor Scholarships

£15,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Breakspear scholarship

£12,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

MA History of Art scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: Jul 2026

Legal & General Sustainable Leaders Bursary

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Birkbeck, University of London vs Newcastle University: common questions

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Newcastle University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Birkbeck, University of London is about £7,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,850 a year at Birkbeck, University of London and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Birkbeck, University of London is about £9,850 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 Birkbeck, University of London and Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), History, Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, Psychology (General), Linguistics and 42 more.

Is Birkbeck, University of London or Newcastle University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £38,000 three years after graduating from Birkbeck, University of London, and £33,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 72% at Birkbeck, University of London and 70% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Birkbeck, University of London or Newcastle University offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Birkbeck, University of London lists 361 courses.

What can you study at Birkbeck, University of London but not at Newcastle University?

Birkbeck, University of London teaches 15 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including History of Art & Design, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Healthcare Science, Liberal Arts, GIS & Remote Sensing, International Development and 7 more.

What can you study at Newcastle University but not at Birkbeck, University of London?

Newcastle University teaches 45 subject areas that Birkbeck, University of London does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical Specialities, Physics, Marine Engineering & Technology and 37 more.

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Birkbeck, University of London361 courses · 16 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses