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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 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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Newcastle

scored higher in 11 categories

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Arts London

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 11 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on international.

Newcastle University vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Newcastle University and University of the Arts London both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Film Production & Cinematography. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Newcastle University is about £5,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London, so the two cost about the same.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of the Arts London is higher in 4 and Newcastle University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
#851
#144
THE World
#1501
#23
Guardian UK
#52
1834
Established
1986
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Newcastle University

University of the Arts London

84.1%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
54%

International

International student share

502
183

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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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

23 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Information Systems & Data Science, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Public Relations, Biology.

Only at Newcastle University

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Newcastle University is about £5,140 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Newcastle University
£30,700
University of the Arts London
£30,890

About the same.

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 the Arts London

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    70%Satisfaction80%

  • Film Production & Cinematography

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    76%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    79%Satisfaction80%

  • Music

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    85%Satisfaction70%

  • Architecture

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction81%

  • Fine Art

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction79%

  • Marketing

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    74%Satisfaction79%

  • Journalism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    No dataSatisfaction86%

Scholarships for International Students

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Newcastle University

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FAQ

Newcastle University vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Newcastle University or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Newcastle University is about £5,140 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £30,890 at University of the Arts London, so the two cost about the same. 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Music, Architecture, Fine Art, Marketing, Economics, Psychology (General), Information & Library Studies and 11 more.

Is Newcastle University or University of the Arts London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £26,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Newcastle University and 80% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Newcastle University or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Newcastle University but not at University of the Arts London?

Newcastle University teaches 76 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics and 68 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Newcastle University?

University of the Arts London teaches 6 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Drama & Theatre, Applied Computing, Performing Arts (General), Crafts & Applied Arts, Hair & Beauty Sciences and Publishing.

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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses