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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

8/11

Imperial College London

scored higher in 8 categories

VS

3/11

Newcastle

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 8 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Newcastle University is ahead on established, employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs Newcastle University at a glance

Imperial College London and Newcastle University both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Imperial College London is about £1,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Newcastle University is about £9,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 12 and Newcastle University in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £33,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 9 and Newcastle University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#149
#8
THE World
#144
#5
Guardian UK
#23
1907
Established
1834
Yes
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.

Imperial College London

Newcastle University

88.9%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
22.1%

International

International student share

254
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
VS

Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

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

Subjects

38 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.

Imperial College London

Newcastle University

Also taught at both: Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Statistics, Biomedical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Public Health & Epidemiology, Biotechnology, Economics, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Mechanical Engineering, Building & Construction, Aerospace Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Genetics & Genomics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Management, Medicine, Physical Geography & Climate.

Only at Imperial College London

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

Imperial College London
£24,600
Newcastle University
£25,750

Imperial College London is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
Newcastle University
£30,700

Newcastle University is about £9,200 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.

Imperial College London

Newcastle University

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    90%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    97%Satisfaction70%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    82%Satisfaction83%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    76%Satisfaction84%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £45,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    89%Satisfaction92%

  • General Engineering

    £46,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    90%Satisfaction82%

  • Astronomy & Astrophysics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    91%Satisfaction73%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £37,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 13 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Imperial College London

Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

£50,000

Deadline: N/A

J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

£45,100

Deadline: May 2026

Dean's Impact Scholarship

£30,000

Deadline: N/A

W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

£30,000

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

Imperial College London vs Newcastle University: common questions

Is Imperial College London or Newcastle University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Imperial College London is about £1,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Newcastle University is about £9,200 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 Imperial College London and Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Clinical Specialities, Finance & Actuarial Science and 26 more.

Is Imperial College London or Newcastle University better for Civil Engineering?

Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £30,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Imperial College London and 88% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Newcastle University offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Newcastle University?

Imperial College London teaches 4 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Materials Engineering, Healthcare Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology and Software Engineering.

What can you study at Newcastle University but not at Imperial College London?

Newcastle University teaches 61 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Linguistics, Media & Film Studies, Marine Engineering & Technology, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, History and 53 more.

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Imperial College London254 courses · 90 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses