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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

8/10

Newcastle

scored higher in 8 categories

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2/10

West London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 8 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on satisfaction, international.

Newcastle University vs University of West London at a glance

Newcastle University and University of West London both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being Music, Civil Engineering and Computer Science. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £9,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £13,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 17 and University of West London in 5. The widest gap is in Accounting: £38,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £22,500 from University of West London. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London 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
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#144
THE World
#1201
#23
Guardian UK
#108
1834
Established
1860
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Newcastle University

University of West London

84.1%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
27.1%

International

International student share

502
338

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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West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

51 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 West London

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marine Engineering & Technology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Architecture, Information & Library Studies, Marketing, Aerospace Engineering, Education Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Accounting, Biochemistry, Business & Management (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Medicine, Planning & Housing, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Social Sciences (General), Biomedical Engineering, Business Information Systems, Journalism, Management, Applied Psychology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Social Policy & Public Policy.

Only at Newcastle University

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £9,000 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Newcastle University
£30,700
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £13,450 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 West London

  • Music

    £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    85%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £30,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    88%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £33,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    70%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £32,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    71%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £32,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    79%Satisfaction94%

  • Law

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)No data
    84%Satisfaction92%

  • Nutrition & Dietetics

    £26,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction97%

  • Physics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 West London: common questions

Is Newcastle University or University of West London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £9,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £13,450 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 West London?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: Music, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Law, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physics and 39 more.

Is Newcastle University or University of West London better for Music?

Music graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Newcastle University and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Newcastle University or University of West London offer more courses?

Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University of West London lists 338 courses.

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

Newcastle University teaches 48 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Human Geography & Environment, Chemical Engineering, History, Community & Specialist Nursing, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology & Cell Biology and 40 more.

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

University of West London teaches 17 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Drama & Theatre, Adult Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Software Engineering, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Pharmacology and 9 more.

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Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses