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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

9/11

Newcastle

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Dundee

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Dundee is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

Newcastle University vs University of Dundee at a glance

Newcastle University and University of Dundee both teach 52 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Civil Engineering. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £2,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £7,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 21 and University of Dundee in 2. The widest gap is in Accounting: £38,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £23,000 from University of Dundee. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 17 and Newcastle University in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
#447
#144
THE World
#301
#23
Guardian UK
#37
1834
Established
1881
Yes
Russell Group
No
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

University of Dundee

84.1%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
17.8%

International

International student share

502
498

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
0

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%
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Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

52 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

University of Dundee

Also taught at both: Philosophy, Design & Fashion, English Studies, Physics, Business & Management (General), Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Architecture, Ecology & Conservation, Medicine, Biological Sciences (General), Clinical Specialities, Media & Film Studies, Anatomy & Pathology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Sociology & Criminology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Business Information Systems, Education Studies, Fine Art, Information & Library Studies, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Biochemistry, Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Planning & Housing, Biology, Geography (General), Biomedical Engineering, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Zoology & Animal Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation.

Only at Newcastle University

Only at University of Dundee

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
University of Dundee
£23,150

University of Dundee is about £2,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Newcastle University
£30,700
University of Dundee
£23,700

University of Dundee is about £7,000 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.

Newcastle University

University of Dundee

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Economics

    £34,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    78%Satisfaction74%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    88%Satisfaction98%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    70%Satisfaction97%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    71%Satisfaction80%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Psychology (General)

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Human Geography & Environment

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction95%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    81%Satisfaction95%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    79%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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Newcastle University

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FAQ

Newcastle University vs University of Dundee: common questions

Is Newcastle University or University of Dundee cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £23,150 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £2,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £23,700 at University of Dundee: University of Dundee is about £7,000 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 University of Dundee?

Both universities teach 52 subject areas: Law, Economics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Psychology (General), Human Geography & Environment, Environmental Sciences and 40 more.

Is Newcastle University or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £26,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Newcastle University and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Newcastle University or University of Dundee offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University of Dundee lists 498 courses.

What can you study at Newcastle University but not at University of Dundee?

Newcastle University teaches 47 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Linguistics, Marine Engineering & Technology, Chemical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Community & Specialist Nursing, Archaeology and 39 more.

What can you study at University of Dundee but not at Newcastle University?

University of Dundee teaches 18 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Social Work, Anthropology, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing, Children's Nursing and 10 more.

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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses