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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Norwich University of the Arts

Norwich

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/8

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

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3/8

Norwich University of the Arts

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Norwich University of the Arts is ahead on TEF, established, employment.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Norwich University of the Arts at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Norwich University of the Arts both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Norwich University of the Arts offers 134 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £990 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 3 and Norwich University of the Arts in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#53
Guardian UK
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1969
Established
1845
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Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Norwich University of the Arts

83.5%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
6.3%

International

International student share

305
134

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
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.

Northumbria

85 countries · 24.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India35.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
  • 🌐Kuwait4%
  • 🇨🇳China3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
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Norwich University of the Arts

18 countries · 6.3% international

  • 🇺🇸United States20%
  • 🇮🇳India11.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore5.7%
  • 🇨🇳China2.9%

Subjects

11 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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Norwich University of the Arts

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Norwich University of the Arts

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Norwich University of the Arts
£18,860

Norwich University of the Arts is about £990 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Norwich University of the Arts
£24,000

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,150 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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Norwich University of the Arts

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    77%Satisfaction92%

  • Fine Art

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£16,500
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Architecture

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    90%Satisfaction94%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction88%

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

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2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Norwich University of the Arts: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Norwich University of the Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,860 at Norwich University of the Arts: Norwich University of the Arts is about £990 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £24,000 at Norwich University of the Arts: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £4,150 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle and Norwich University of the Arts?

Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Architecture, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies and Music.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Norwich University of the Arts better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £19,500 from Norwich University of the Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 89% at Norwich University of the Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Norwich University of the Arts offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Norwich University of the Arts lists 134 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Norwich University of the Arts?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 60 subject areas that Norwich University of the Arts does not, including Business Studies, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History and 52 more.

What can you study at Norwich University of the Arts but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Norwich University of the Arts teaches 3 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation and Applied Computing.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Norwich University of the Arts134 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses