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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham · QS World #639

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.

5/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

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5/10

Nottingham Trent

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Nottingham Trent University are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on ranking, employment, international, scholarship; Nottingham Trent University on ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, courses.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Nottingham Trent University at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Nottingham Trent University both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Nottingham Trent University offers 462 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Nottingham Trent University is higher in 26 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 5, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £28,500 from Nottingham Trent University. Of the 40 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 21 and Nottingham Trent University in 17, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#639
#401
THE World
#601
#53
Guardian UK
#42
1969
Established
1843
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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

Nottingham Trent University

83.5%
87.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
16%

International

International student share

305
462

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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Nottingham Trent

106 countries · 16% international

  • 🇮🇳India28.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan4.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.1%

Subjects

58 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

Nottingham Trent University

Also taught at both: Physics, Social Work, Music, Business & Management (General), Marketing, Architecture, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, General Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Teacher Training, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Creative Writing, English Language, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Linguistics, Nursing (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Nottingham Trent University

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
Nottingham Trent University
£17,950

Nottingham Trent University is about £1,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Nottingham Trent University
£18,300

Nottingham Trent University is about £1,550 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

Nottingham Trent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    73%Satisfaction88%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction88%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    86%Satisfaction69%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    97%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

Showing the 12 largest of 40 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

Exclusive

Northumbria University, Newcastle

2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships

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Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Nottingham Trent University

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Nottingham Trent University: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Nottingham Trent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,950 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £1,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,300 at Nottingham Trent University: Nottingham Trent University is about £1,550 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 Nottingham Trent University?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Sociology & Criminology and 46 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Nottingham Trent University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £24,000 from Nottingham Trent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 90% at Nottingham Trent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Nottingham Trent University offer more courses?

Nottingham Trent University lists 462 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Nottingham Trent University?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 13 subject areas that Nottingham Trent University does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Personal & Professional Development, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology, Children's Nursing, Human Geography & Environment and 5 more.

What can you study at Nottingham Trent University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Nottingham Trent University teaches 23 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Ecology & Conservation, Animal Science, Technology & Logistics, Journalism, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and 15 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Nottingham Trent University462 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses