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Birmingham Newman University

Birmingham

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Birmingham Newman

scored higher in 2 categories

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5/7

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Birmingham Newman University is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Birmingham Newman University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Birmingham Newman University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Birmingham Newman University offers 140 courses across 27 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 14 and Birmingham Newman University in 2. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £20,000 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, against £30,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Birmingham Newman University is higher in 10 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#528
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#53
1968
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Birmingham Newman University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

87.1%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£25,200
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

80.3%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

0.2%
24.5%

International

International student share

140
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.

Birmingham Newman

0 countries · 0.2% international

    VS

    Northumbria

    85 countries · 24.5% international

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

    Subjects

    23 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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology.

    Only at Birmingham Newman 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

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman University yet.

    Postgraduate

    Birmingham Newman University
    No data
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Birmingham Newman University yet.

    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.

    Birmingham Newman University

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    • Business Studies

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • Computer Science

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      83%Satisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      84%Satisfaction83%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      67%Satisfaction73%

    • Psychology (General)

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      85%Satisfaction84%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      93%Satisfaction91%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      78%Satisfaction78%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      80%Satisfaction77%

    • Social Work

      £18,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      93%Satisfaction89%

    • History

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Teacher Training

      £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      81%Satisfaction88%

    • Marketing

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      No dataSatisfaction79%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Birmingham Newman University

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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

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    GEMS Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Birmingham Newman University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

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

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Social Work, History, Teacher Training and 11 more.

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

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Birmingham Newman University, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Birmingham Newman University lists 140 courses.

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

    Birmingham Newman University teaches 4 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Humanities, Community & Specialist Nursing and Information Systems & Data Science.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 48 subject areas that Birmingham Newman University does not, including Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Civil Engineering and 40 more.

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