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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

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.

1/10

Newcastle

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

Edinburgh

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, employment, international, courses, scholarship). Newcastle University is ahead on graduate salary.

Newcastle University vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Newcastle University and The University of Edinburgh both teach 82 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Mathematics. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Newcastle University is about £3,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 30 and Newcastle University in 6, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Accounting: £38,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £30,500 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle University is higher in 17 and The University of Edinburgh in 16, with 4 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
#35
#144
THE World
#29
#23
Guardian UK
#17
1834
Established
1583
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

The University of Edinburgh

84.1%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
41.6%

International

International student share

502
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
112

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

Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

82 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

The University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Biological Sciences (General), Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese, Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Specialities, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Design & Fashion, Economics, Architecture, Human Geography & Environment, Microbiology & Cell Biology, English Literature, Genetics & Genomics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Education Studies, Public Health & Epidemiology, Music, Social Policy & Public Policy, Animal Science, Archaeology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Anatomy & Pathology, Business & Management (General), Cultural Studies, General Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Information Systems & Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Ancient Languages, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Community & Specialist Nursing, Creative Writing, Computing & IT, Landscape Architecture & Design, Physical Geography & Climate, Accounting, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), Management, Marketing, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Combined & General Studies, Health & Social Care, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Technology & Logistics.

Only at Newcastle University

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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
The University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Newcastle University is about £3,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Newcastle University
£30,700
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£37,000
    70%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    84%Satisfaction81%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction87%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Physics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    83%Satisfaction81%

  • German & Scandinavian Studies

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction82%

  • History

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Medicine

    £47,500Salary (3 years)£48,500
    No dataSatisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • French

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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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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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Newcastle University vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Newcastle University or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Newcastle University is about £3,850 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 The University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 82 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Mathematics, Theology & Religious Studies, Civil Engineering, Business Studies, Physics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, German & Scandinavian Studies, History, Medicine, Politics & International Relations and 70 more.

Is Newcastle University or The University of Edinburgh better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Newcastle University and 74% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Newcastle University or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle University lists 502 courses.

What can you study at Newcastle University but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Newcastle University teaches 17 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Nutrition & Dietetics, Marine Engineering & Technology, Information & Library Studies, Dentistry, Agriculture & Land Management, Fine Art, Pharmacy, English Studies and 9 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Newcastle University?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 34 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Teacher Training, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Veterinary Medicine, History of Art & Design, Eastern European Languages, Italian, Celtic Studies, Agricultural Sciences and 26 more.

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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses