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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Northumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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10/11

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Queen Mary University of London both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Law, Economics and Business Studies. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 26 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £40,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 18 and Queen Mary University of London in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#103
#401
THE World
#134
#53
Guardian UK
#35
1969
Established
1885
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

Queen Mary University of London

83.5%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
32.1%

International

International student share

305
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
18

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%
VS

Queen Mary University of London

119 countries · 32.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India18.1%
  • 🇨🇳China17.6%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

Subjects

48 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

Queen Mary University of London

Also taught at both: Marketing, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, English Literature, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Accounting, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Biomedical Sciences, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biochemistry, Education Studies, Environmental Sciences, Linguistics, Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Language, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Biology, Forensic Science, Healthcare Science, Public Health & Epidemiology, Heritage & Conservation, Human Resource Management, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Queen Mary University of 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

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Queen Mary University of London
£29,450

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,600 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Queen Mary University of London
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London yet.

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

Queen Mary University of London

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    70%Satisfaction79%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    92%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction96%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction82%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    89%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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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Queen Mary University of London

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

£800,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

£7,875

Deadline: May 2026

Law Progression Scholarship

£6,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Queen Mary University of London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,600 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 Queen Mary University of London?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Law, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Finance & Actuarial Science, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 36 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Queen Mary University of London better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £30,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 87% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Queen Mary University of London?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 23 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Social Work, Building & Construction, Architecture, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing and 15 more.

What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Queen Mary University of London teaches 33 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Medicine, Dentistry, Biomedical Engineering, Genetics & Genomics, Clinical Specialities, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geography (General) and 25 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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