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Hartpury University

Gloucester

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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.

4/9

Hartpury

scored higher in 4 categories

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5/9

Newcastle

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses). Hartpury University is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment, scholarship.

Hartpury University vs Newcastle University at a glance

Hartpury University and Newcastle University both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Business Studies. Hartpury University offers 107 courses across 12 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Hartpury University is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 3 and Hartpury University in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £23,500 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, against £32,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Hartpury University is higher in 2 and Newcastle University in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#149
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THE World
#144
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Guardian UK
#23
1947
Established
1834
No
Russell Group
Yes
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Hartpury University

Newcastle University

89.8%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£26,159.1
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.9%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8.6%
22.1%

International

International student share

107
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

9
4

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.

Hartpury

25 countries · 8.6% international

  • 🇿🇦South Africa9.1%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.1%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.5%
  • 🇫🇷France4.5%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4.5%
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Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

Subjects

9 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.

Hartpury University

Newcastle University

Only at Hartpury University

Only at Newcastle University

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

Hartpury University
£17,250
Newcastle University
£25,750

Hartpury University is about £8,500 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Hartpury University
No data
Newcastle University
£30,700

We do not have reliable international fee data for Hartpury 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.

Hartpury University

Newcastle University

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction70%

  • Agriculture & Land Management

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    86%Satisfaction80%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Hartpury University

Principal's International Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: May 2026

Martin Baber Award

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Vulnerable Learner Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: N/A

Joe Henson MBE Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

John Tedstone Bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Hartpury University vs Newcastle University: common questions

Is Hartpury University or Newcastle University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,250 a year at Hartpury University and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Hartpury University is about £8,500 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 Hartpury University and Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Animal Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Psychology (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy and Ecology & Conservation.

Is Hartpury University or Newcastle University better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £20,000 three years after graduating from Hartpury University, and £24,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Hartpury University and 98% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Hartpury University or Newcastle University offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Hartpury University lists 107 courses.

What can you study at Hartpury University but not at Newcastle University?

Hartpury University teaches 3 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Veterinary Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Veterinary Sciences & Nursing.

What can you study at Newcastle University but not at Hartpury University?

Newcastle University teaches 90 subject areas that Hartpury University does not, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics and 82 more.

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Hartpury University107 courses · 9 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses