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Edge Hill University

Ormskirk · Guardian UK #89

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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

Edge Hill

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Edge Hill University is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Edge Hill University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Edge Hill University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 42 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Law. Edge Hill University offers 210 courses across 55 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Edge Hill University is about £4,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 25 and Edge Hill University in 4. The widest gap is in Health Sciences & Paramedic Science: £18,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, against £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 16 and Edge Hill University in 13, 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
#1001
THE World
#401
#89
Guardian UK
#53
1885
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.

Edge Hill University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

86.5%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£27,700
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

4.5%
24.5%

International

International student share

210
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

3
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.

Edge Hill

21 countries · 4.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria18.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%
  • 🇪🇬Egypt2.5%
VS

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

42 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.

Edge Hill University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Marketing, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Mental Health Nursing, Biology, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Personal & Professional Development, Politics & International Relations, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, Music, Computing & IT.

Only at Edge Hill 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

Edge Hill University
No data
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

We do not have reliable international fee data for Edge Hill University yet.

Postgraduate

Edge Hill University
£15,000
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Edge Hill University is about £4,850 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.

Edge Hill University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Business Studies

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    71%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction73%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction91%

  • Teacher Training

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    No dataSalary (3 years)£29,500
    74%Satisfaction86%

  • English Literature

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    70%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction98%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Edge Hill University

Thrive Fund

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Dame Janet Suzman Playwriting Prize

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Rhiannon Evans Poetry Award

£500

Deadline: N/A

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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

Edge Hill University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

Is Edge Hill University or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,000 a year at Edge Hill University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Edge Hill University is about £4,850 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 Edge Hill University and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 42 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature and 30 more.

Is Edge Hill University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,000 three years after graduating from Edge Hill University, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Edge Hill University and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Edge Hill University or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Edge Hill University lists 210 courses.

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

Edge Hill University teaches 13 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Geography (General), Software Engineering, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Medicine, Biotechnology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation and 5 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 29 subject areas that Edge Hill University does not, including Building & Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 21 more.

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Edge Hill University210 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses