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Kingston University

London · QS World #686

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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.

5/11

Kingston

scored higher in 5 categories

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6/11

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, scholarship). Kingston University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses.

Kingston University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Kingston University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General) and Business Studies. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Kingston University is about £1,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Kingston University is about £950 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 25 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 8. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £20,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Kingston University is higher in 17 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 17.

World & National Rankings

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

#686
QS World
#528
#801
THE World
#401
#67
Guardian UK
#53
1899
Established
1969
No
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.

Kingston University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

85.4%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,900
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78.9%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

21.9%
24.5%

International

International student share

390
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Kingston

91 countries · 21.9% international

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

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

49 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Economics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Architecture, Marketing, Midwifery, Environmental Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Adult Nursing, Creative Writing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Music, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Computing & IT, Fine Art, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Personal & Professional Development, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Publishing.

Only at Kingston 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

Kingston University
£18,500
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Kingston University is about £1,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Kingston University
£18,900
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Kingston University is about £950 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction77%

  • Business Studies

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £24,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £27,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Law

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction73%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £33,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    80%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Chemistry

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    81%Satisfaction97%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Kingston University

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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

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Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Kingston University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

Is Kingston University or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Kingston University is about £1,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Kingston University is about £950 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry and 37 more.

Is Kingston University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £22,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Kingston University and 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Kingston University or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Kingston University teaches 18 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Geology & Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences (General), Information Systems & Data Science, Pharmacy and 10 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 22 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including English Literature, History, Mathematics, Physical Geography & Climate, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 14 more.

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Kingston University390 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses