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National Film and Television School

Beaconsfield

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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National Film and Television School

scored higher in 0 categories

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Northumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). National Film and Television School does not lead in any category where both have data.

National Film and Television School vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,150 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#528
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#53
1971
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
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TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

National Film and Television School

Northumbria University, Newcastle

No data
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

No data
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

No data
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

39
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

2
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.

National Film and Television School

No published data on international students

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    Northumbria

    85 countries · 24.5% international

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

    Subjects

    No subjects in common

    National Film and Television School and Northumbria University, Newcastle do not teach any of the same subject areas.

    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

    National Film and Television School
    No data
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    We do not have reliable international fee data for National Film and Television School yet.

    Postgraduate

    National Film and Television School
    £26,000
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,150 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    National Film and Television School

    Aziz Foundation Scholarships

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    Toledo Scholarship

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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

    National Film and Television School vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

    Is National Film and Television School or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £26,000 a year at National Film and Television School and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,150 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.

    Does National Film and Television School or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and National Film and Television School lists 39 courses.

    What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at National Film and Television School?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 71 subject areas that National Film and Television School does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work and 63 more.

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