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Bloomsbury Institute London

London

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

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.

2/8

Bloomsbury Institute London

scored higher in 2 categories

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6/8

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Bloomsbury Institute London is ahead on satisfaction, international.

Bloomsbury Institute London vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Bloomsbury Institute London and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 4 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Accounting. Bloomsbury Institute London offers 13 courses across 4 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £4,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 2 and Bloomsbury Institute London in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, against £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Bloomsbury Institute London is higher in 3 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0.

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
2002
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Bronze
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Bloomsbury Institute London

Northumbria University, Newcastle

92.1%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£23,700
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

66.7%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

79.2%
24.5%

International

International student share

13
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.

Bloomsbury Institute London

3 countries · 79.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan92.7%
  • 🇮🇳India4.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria0.6%
VS

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

4 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.

Bloomsbury Institute London

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

Bloomsbury Institute London
£12,000
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bloomsbury Institute London
£15,750
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Bloomsbury Institute London is about £4,100 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.

Bloomsbury Institute London

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Law

    No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction73%
  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction77%
  • Accounting

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    95%Satisfaction78%

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

Bloomsbury Institute London vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

Is Bloomsbury Institute London or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,000 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £7,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,750 a year at Bloomsbury Institute London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Bloomsbury Institute London is about £4,100 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 Bloomsbury Institute London and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 4 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Accounting and Finance & Actuarial Science.

Is Bloomsbury Institute London or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £21,500 three years after graduating from Bloomsbury Institute London, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 94% at Bloomsbury Institute London and 77% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Bloomsbury Institute London or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Bloomsbury Institute London lists 13 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Bloomsbury Institute London?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 67 subject areas that Bloomsbury Institute London does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology and 59 more.

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