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Bournemouth University

Poole · QS World #801

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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.

2/9

Bournemouth

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, courses, scholarship). Bournemouth University is ahead on employment, graduate salary.

Bournemouth University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Bournemouth University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 43 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Design & Fashion. Bournemouth University offers 225 courses across 59 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £840 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Bournemouth University is higher in 20 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 5, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £31,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, against £20,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 16 and Bournemouth University in 9, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#801
QS World
#528
#401
THE World
#401
#59
Guardian UK
#53
1992
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.

Bournemouth University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

80.8%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,600
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.4%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

16.4%
24.5%

International

International student share

225
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.

Bournemouth

73 countries · 16.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India27.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.8%
  • 🇨🇳China10.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia6.5%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey5.6%
VS

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

43 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.

Bournemouth University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Environmental Sciences, General Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Computing & IT, Healthcare Science, Music.

Only at Bournemouth 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

Bournemouth University
£20,690
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £840 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Bournemouth University
£19,690
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

About the same.

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.

Bournemouth University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Computer Science

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • Design & Fashion

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Marketing

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    80%Satisfaction79%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    61%Satisfaction77%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    78%Satisfaction66%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction78%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    76%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    93%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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FAQ

Bournemouth University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £20,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £840 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,690 a year at Bournemouth University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle, so the two cost about the same. 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 Bournemouth University and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 43 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Marketing, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Psychology (General), History and 31 more.

Is Bournemouth University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £30,500 three years after graduating from Bournemouth University, and £25,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Bournemouth University and 87% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Bournemouth University lists 225 courses.

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

Bournemouth University teaches 16 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Management, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Ecology & Conservation and 8 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 28 subject areas that Bournemouth University does not, including Business Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate and 20 more.

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Bournemouth University225 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses