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Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool · THE World #1501

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Liverpool Hope

scored higher in 3 categories

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5/8

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Liverpool Hope University is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses.

Liverpool Hope University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Liverpool Hope University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Drama & Theatre. Liverpool Hope University offers 635 courses across 56 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Liverpool Hope University is about £4,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 16 and Liverpool Hope University in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £28,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, against £20,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Liverpool Hope University is higher in 13 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 11, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#528
#1501
THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#53
1844
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Liverpool Hope University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

89.3%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£25,900
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.3%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

8%
24.5%

International

International student share

635
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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.

Liverpool Hope

23 countries · 8% international

  • 🌐Gibraltar14.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland10.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇫🇷France5.9%
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Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

40 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.

Liverpool Hope University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Economics, Physical Geography & Climate, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Human Geography & Environment, English Language, Mathematics, Nutrition & Dietetics, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Computing & IT, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Liverpool Hope 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

Liverpool Hope University
£15,230
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Liverpool Hope University is about £4,620 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Liverpool Hope University
£16,500
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Liverpool Hope University is about £3,350 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.

Liverpool Hope University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Business Studies

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction78%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Computer Science

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    87%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    93%Satisfaction91%

  • Law

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    80%Satisfaction73%

  • Marketing

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • History

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    92%Satisfaction98%

  • Social Work

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    91%Satisfaction84%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Liverpool Hope University

Liverpool Hope Sanctuary Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Bursary

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Access to Hope Scholarship

See details

Deadline: May 2026

Performance Scholarship

See details

Deadline: Oct 2026

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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

Liverpool Hope University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

Is Liverpool Hope University or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £15,230 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Liverpool Hope University is about £4,620 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £16,500 a year at Liverpool Hope University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Liverpool Hope University is about £3,350 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 Liverpool Hope University and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Literature, Music, Design & Fashion, Law, Marketing, History and 28 more.

Is Liverpool Hope University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Liverpool Hope University, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Liverpool Hope University and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Liverpool Hope University or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

Liverpool Hope University lists 635 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Liverpool Hope University teaches 16 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, Crafts & Applied Arts, History of Art & Design, Dance, Philosophy, Software Engineering, Cultural Studies, Ecology & Conservation and 8 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 31 subject areas that Liverpool Hope University does not, including Building & Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry and 23 more.

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