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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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.

2/12

Kingston

scored higher in 2 categories

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10/12

Newcastle

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Kingston University vs Newcastle University at a glance

Kingston University and Newcastle University both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering and Computer Science. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Kingston University is about £7,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Kingston University is about £11,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 15 and Kingston University in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £24,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £38,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 13 and Newcastle University in 9, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#149
#801
THE World
#144
#67
Guardian UK
#23
1899
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.

Kingston University

Newcastle University

85.4%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
22.1%

International

International student share

390
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India24.1%
  • 🇨🇳China23.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States3.2%
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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

51 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.

Kingston University

Newcastle University

Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Psychology, Clinical Specialities, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Biological Sciences (General), Education Studies, Marketing, Chemical Engineering, Geology & Earth Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacy, Accounting, Computing & IT, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General), Information & Library Studies, Biochemistry, Fine Art, General Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Health & Social Care, Journalism, Management, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
Newcastle University
£25,750

Kingston University is about £7,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Newcastle University
£30,700

Kingston University is about £11,800 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.

Kingston University

Newcastle University

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    81%Satisfaction70%

  • Civil Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    90%Satisfaction83%

  • Aerospace Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    86%Satisfaction82%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £31,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    71%Satisfaction71%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Economics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    78%Satisfaction78%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    86%Satisfaction73%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    76%Satisfaction79%

Showing the 12 largest of 25 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Newcastle University

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Newcastle University: common questions

Is Kingston University or Newcastle University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Kingston University is about £7,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Kingston University is about £11,800 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 Kingston University and Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics and 39 more.

Is Kingston University or Newcastle University better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £32,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Kingston University and 70% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or Newcastle University offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Kingston University lists 390 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 16 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Midwifery, Creative Arts (General), Forensic Science, Social Work, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 8 more.

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

Newcastle University teaches 48 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Linguistics, Physics, Marine Engineering & Technology, History, Community & Specialist Nursing, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 40 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses