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Middlesex 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

Middlesex

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, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Middlesex University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Middlesex University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Middlesex University and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Middlesex University offers 294 courses across 65 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Middlesex University is about £2,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Middlesex University is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 12 and Middlesex University in 11, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £30,500 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, against £20,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 25 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Middlesex University is higher in 15 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#901
QS World
#528
#501
THE World
#401
#74
Guardian UK
#53
1878
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.

Middlesex University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

87.4%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£30,300
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

78%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

29.6%
24.5%

International

International student share

294
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.

Middlesex

80 countries · 29.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India43.9%
  • 🇨🇳China7.5%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.5%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
VS

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

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

Subjects

44 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.

Middlesex University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Economics, Accounting, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Education Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Computing & IT, Fine Art, General Engineering, Midwifery, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, Drama & Theatre, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Music, Nursing (General).

Only at Middlesex 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

Middlesex University
£17,200
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Middlesex University is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Middlesex University
£17,600
Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850

Middlesex University is about £2,250 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.

Middlesex University

Northumbria University, Newcastle

  • Business Studies

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    71%Satisfaction83%

  • Design & Fashion

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    94%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction73%

  • Social Work

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    93%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    89%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction78%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    81%Satisfaction95%

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

Scholarships for International Students

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Middlesex 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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FAQ

Middlesex University vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,200 a year at Middlesex University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Middlesex University is about £2,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £17,600 a year at Middlesex University and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Middlesex University is about £2,250 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 Middlesex University and Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Law, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 32 more.

Is Middlesex University or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Middlesex University, and £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 71% at Middlesex University and 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Middlesex University lists 294 courses.

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

Middlesex University teaches 21 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Business Information Systems, Film Production & Cinematography, Medicine, Software Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Veterinary Sciences & Nursing and 13 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 27 subject areas that Middlesex University does not, including English Literature, History, Mathematics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 19 more.

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Middlesex University294 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses