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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Oxford Brookes University

Oxford · QS World #411

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.

3/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Oxford Brookes

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Oxford Brookes University leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on ranking, employment, international.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Oxford Brookes University at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Oxford Brookes University both teach 47 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Oxford Brookes University offers 307 courses across 69 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,250 at Oxford Brookes University: Oxford Brookes University is about £2,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,900 at Oxford Brookes University: Oxford Brookes University is about £950 a year cheaper.

Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 31 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 3, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £31,000 from Oxford Brookes University. Of the 35 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Oxford Brookes University is higher in 22 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 12, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#411
#401
THE World
#801
#53
Guardian UK
#43
1969
Established
1865
No
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.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Oxford Brookes University

83.5%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
11.3%

International

International student share

305
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
14

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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Oxford Brookes

90 countries · 11.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India29.2%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%
  • 🇨🇳China4.2%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

Subjects

47 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

Oxford Brookes University

Also taught at both: Social Work, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Psychology (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fine Art, Adult Nursing, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Publishing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Oxford Brookes 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
Oxford Brookes University
£17,250

Oxford Brookes University is about £2,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Oxford Brookes University
£18,900

Oxford Brookes University is about £950 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

Oxford Brookes University

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction83%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    79%Satisfaction73%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    81%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction100%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    92%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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Oxford Brookes University

Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: Nov 2026

Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Estranged students bursary

£2,000

Deadline: Jul 2027

Oxford Brookes Business School International Student Scholarship

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Transition from Care Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Oxford Brookes University: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Oxford Brookes University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,250 at Oxford Brookes University: Oxford Brookes University is about £2,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,900 at Oxford Brookes University: Oxford Brookes University is about £950 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 Oxford Brookes University?

Both universities teach 47 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Marketing, Building & Construction, English Literature, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and 35 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Oxford Brookes University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £29,500 from Oxford Brookes University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 86% at Oxford Brookes University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Oxford Brookes University offer more courses?

Oxford Brookes University lists 307 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Oxford Brookes University?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 24 subject areas that Oxford Brookes University does not, including Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, English Studies, Environmental Sciences and 16 more.

What can you study at Oxford Brookes University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Oxford Brookes University teaches 22 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Anthropology, Biological Sciences (General), Management, Ecology & Conservation, Film Production & Cinematography, Geography (General), History of Art & Design, Software Engineering and 14 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Oxford Brookes University307 courses · 14 scholarshipsBrowse Courses