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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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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.

2/11

London South Bank

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Newcastle

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

London South Bank University vs Newcastle University at a glance

London South Bank University and Newcastle University both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Civil Engineering and Building & Construction. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £25,750 at Newcastle University: London South Bank University is about £8,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,700 at Newcastle University: London South Bank University is about £11,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 18 and London South Bank University in 2. The widest gap is in Accounting: £24,500 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £38,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 14 and Newcastle University in 6, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#149
#601
THE World
#144
#78
Guardian UK
#23
1892
Established
1834
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

London South Bank University

Newcastle University

85.1%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
22.1%

International

International student share

240
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.

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.1%
  • 🇮🇳India19.1%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh18.1%
  • 🌐Nepal4.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.3%
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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

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.

London South Bank University

Newcastle University

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, General Engineering, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Marketing, Planning & Housing, Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Chemistry, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Dentistry, Education Studies, Food Science, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Applied Psychology.

Only at London South Bank 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

London South Bank University
£17,400
Newcastle University
£25,750

London South Bank University is about £8,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
Newcastle University
£30,700

London South Bank 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.

London South Bank University

Newcastle University

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£33,000
    90%Satisfaction70%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    93%Satisfaction71%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction89%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £31,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    93%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction98%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Chemical Engineering

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    75%Satisfaction92%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    89%Satisfaction87%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    89%Satisfaction73%

  • Economics

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    91%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Newcastle University

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St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs Newcastle University: common questions

Is London South Bank University or Newcastle University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £25,750 at Newcastle University: London South Bank University is about £8,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £30,700 at Newcastle University: London South Bank 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 London South Bank University and Newcastle University?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Law and 26 more.

Is London South Bank University or Newcastle University better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £28,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £33,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at London South Bank University and 70% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does London South Bank University or Newcastle University offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

What can you study at London South Bank University but not at Newcastle University?

London South Bank University teaches 17 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Children's Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Medical Imaging, Food Production & Technology, Social Work, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 9 more.

What can you study at Newcastle University but not at London South Bank University?

Newcastle University teaches 61 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including Politics & International Relations, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Human Geography & Environment, Marine Engineering & Technology, History, Community & Specialist Nursing and 53 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses