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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

10/12

Imperial College London

scored higher in 10 categories

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2/12

Northumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 10 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, courses.

Imperial College London vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Imperial College London and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £20,050 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 10 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £25,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 5 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 5.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
#528
#8
THE World
#401
#5
Guardian UK
#53
1907
Established
1969
Yes
Russell Group
No
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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

88.9%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
24.5%

International

International student share

254
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

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

85 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

28 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Economics, General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Public Health & Epidemiology, Politics & International Relations, Healthcare Science, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Biology & Human Biology.

Only at Imperial College London

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

Imperial College London
£24,600
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Imperial College London
£39,900
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £20,050 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Computer Science

    £64,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    97%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £35,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Mathematics

    £53,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £46,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    82%Satisfaction86%

  • Biology

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    88%Satisfaction78%

  • Chemistry

    £36,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction97%

  • Physics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    76%Satisfaction93%

  • Biochemistry

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction78%

  • Astronomy & Astrophysics

    £44,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    87%Satisfaction98%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £40,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    91%Satisfaction94%

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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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

Imperial College London vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £20,050 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Mathematics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences and 16 more.

Is Imperial College London or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £64,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £25,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 97% at Imperial College London and 87% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Imperial College London or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Imperial College London lists 254 courses.

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

Imperial College London teaches 14 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Ecology & Conservation, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Statistics, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Clinical Specialities, Anatomy & Pathology and 6 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 43 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History, Marketing, Media & Film Studies and 35 more.

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