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London South Bank University

London · QS World #901

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/10

London South Bank

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, courses, scholarship). London South Bank University is ahead on established, satisfaction, graduate salary.

London South Bank University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

London South Bank University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Building & Construction. London South Bank University offers 240 courses across 55 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: London South Bank University is about £2,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: London South Bank University is about £950 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, London South Bank University is higher in 21 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 6, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £51,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, against £30,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, London South Bank University is higher in 16 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 12, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#528
#601
THE World
#401
#78
Guardian UK
#53
1892
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.

London South Bank University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

85.1%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£33,900
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

82.1%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

15.6%
24.5%

International

International student share

240
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.

London South Bank

60 countries · 15.6% international

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

85 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

41 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Adult Nursing, Marketing, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Economics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), General Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical & Health Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Midwifery, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Computing & IT, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Physics, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General).

Only at London South Bank 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

London South Bank University
£17,400
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

London South Bank University is about £2,450 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

London South Bank University
£18,900
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

London South Bank 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.

London South Bank University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Business Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    90%Satisfaction87%

  • Building & Construction

    £51,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    76%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    89%Satisfaction73%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    94%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    99%Satisfaction89%

  • Architecture

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    88%Satisfaction90%

  • Children's Nursing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction96%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction78%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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London South Bank 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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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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FAQ

London South Bank University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,400 a year at London South Bank University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: London South Bank University is about £2,450 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at London South Bank University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: London South Bank 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 London South Bank University and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Architecture, Children's Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 29 more.

Is London South Bank University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from London South Bank University, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 93% at London South Bank University and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and London South Bank University lists 240 courses.

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

London South Bank University teaches 14 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Chemical Engineering, Medical Imaging, Planning & Housing, Food Production & Technology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Clinical Specialities, Creative Arts (General), Management and 6 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 30 subject areas that London South Bank University does not, including English Literature, History, Mathematics, Physical Geography & Climate, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art and 22 more.

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London South Bank University240 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses