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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/6

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 1 category

VS

5/6

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction.

DN Colleges Group vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

DN Colleges Group and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: DN Colleges Group is about £7,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: DN Colleges Group is about £7,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 6 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £25,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 9 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
2017
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.

DN Colleges Group

Northumbria University, Newcastle

92.2%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

72
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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Northumbria

    85 countries · 24.5% international

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

    Subjects

    21 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Also taught at both: Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, General Engineering.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    DN Colleges Group is about £7,350 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    DN Colleges Group is about £7,350 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • Design & Fashion

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      No dataSatisfaction91%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      95%Satisfaction83%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      84%Satisfaction78%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      91%Satisfaction77%

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      96%Satisfaction91%

    • Teacher Training

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      96%Satisfaction88%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
      No dataSatisfaction77%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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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

    DN Colleges Group vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: DN Colleges Group is about £7,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: DN Colleges Group is about £7,350 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 DN Colleges Group and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Teacher Training, Computing & IT and 9 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at DN Colleges Group and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 5 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Animal Science, Business Information Systems, Social Policy & Public Policy and Software Engineering.

    What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at DN Colleges Group?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 50 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Computer Science, Law, Social Work, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 42 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses