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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

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

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Robert Gordon University both teach 37 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Law. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £1,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £790 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 19 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 7. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £33,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Robert Gordon University is higher in 16 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#801
#53
Guardian UK
#81
1969
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Robert Gordon University

83.5%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
14.4%

International

International student share

305
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
43

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

Robert Gordon

48 countries · 14.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
  • 🇮🇳India16.2%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

Subjects

37 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

Robert Gordon University

Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Marketing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Finance & Actuarial Science, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Robert Gordon 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
Robert Gordon University
£18,300

Robert Gordon University is about £1,550 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Robert Gordon University
£19,060

Robert Gordon University is about £790 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

Robert Gordon University

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction86%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction92%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£33,500
    89%Satisfaction90%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    81%Satisfaction78%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
    94%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    89%Satisfaction93%

  • Architecture

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    90%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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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Robert Gordon University

Bolashak Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Robert Gordon University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £1,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Robert Gordon University is about £790 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 Robert Gordon University?

Both universities teach 37 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Architecture and 25 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Robert Gordon University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £25,500 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 86% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Robert Gordon University offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Robert Gordon University?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 34 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including English Literature, History, Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Psychology (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 26 more.

What can you study at Robert Gordon University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Robert Gordon University teaches 14 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Information & Library Studies, Management, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Applied Computing, Biomedical Engineering, Cultural Studies and 6 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses