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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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Queen's University Belfast

Belfast · QS World #174

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Newcastle

scored higher in 7 categories

VS

2/9

Queen's University Belfast

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, international, courses, scholarship). Queen's University Belfast is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Newcastle University vs Queen's University Belfast at a glance

Newcastle University and Queen's University Belfast both teach 77 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations and Mathematics. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; Queen's University Belfast offers 494 courses across 93 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Queen's University Belfast is about £4,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Queen's University Belfast is higher in 23 and Newcastle University in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
#174
#144
THE World
#198
#23
Guardian UK
#36
1834
Established
1845
Yes
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Newcastle University

Queen's University Belfast

84.1%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
21.9%

International

International student share

502
494

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
1

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.

Newcastle

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%
VS

Queen's University Belfast

74 countries · 21.9% international

  • 🇮🇪Ireland30.3%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇨🇳China11%
  • 🇺🇸United States7%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia5%

Subjects

77 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.

Newcastle University

Queen's University Belfast

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Biomedical Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Linguistics, Management, Architecture, Chemical Engineering, French, Human Geography & Environment, Archaeology, Biological Sciences (General), Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Pharmacy, Planning & Housing, General Engineering, Music, Philosophy, Community & Specialist Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Biochemistry, Building & Construction, Dentistry, Environmental Sciences, Physical Geography & Climate, Spanish & Portuguese, Zoology & Animal Biology, Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation, Education Studies, Food Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Social Sciences (General), Agriculture & Land Management, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Geography (General), Design & Fashion, Information Systems & Data Science, Marketing, Social Policy & Public Policy, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Business Information Systems, Clinical & Health Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Cultural Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Landscape Architecture & Design, Welsh Studies, Ancient Languages, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Newcastle University

Only at Queen's University Belfast

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

Newcastle University
£25,750
Queen's University Belfast
£20,800

Queen's University Belfast is about £4,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Newcastle University
£30,700
Queen's University Belfast
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen's University Belfast yet.

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.

Newcastle University

Queen's University Belfast

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    85%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)No data
    70%Satisfaction72%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction70%

  • English Studies

    £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction91%

  • Physics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemistry

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £34,000Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 33 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Newcastle University

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

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Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

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St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

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Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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Queen's University Belfast

Future-Ready Award

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FAQ

Newcastle University vs Queen's University Belfast: common questions

Is Newcastle University or Queen's University Belfast cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £20,800 at Queen's University Belfast: Queen's University Belfast is about £4,950 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 Newcastle University and Queen's University Belfast?

Both universities teach 77 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Computer Science, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Studies, History, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Chemistry and 65 more.

Does Newcastle University or Queen's University Belfast offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Queen's University Belfast lists 494 courses.

What can you study at Newcastle University but not at Queen's University Belfast?

Newcastle University teaches 22 subject areas that Queen's University Belfast does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical Specialities, Marine Engineering & Technology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Information & Library Studies, Biotechnology, Statistics, Classical Studies and 14 more.

What can you study at Queen's University Belfast but not at Newcastle University?

Queen's University Belfast teaches 16 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Anthropology, Social Work, Software Engineering, Irish Studies, Nursing (General), Pharmacology, Adult Nursing, Children's Nursing and 8 more.

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Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Queen's University Belfast494 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses