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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
London
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.
4/8
Northumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
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Royal Academy of Music
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle and Royal Academy of Music, University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship; Royal Academy of Music, University of London on TEF, established, satisfaction, international.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal Academy of Music, University of London at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and Royal Academy of Music, University of London have one subject area in common, Music. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Royal Academy of Music, University of London offers 50 courses across 1 subject area.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,900 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £30,250 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,400 a year cheaper.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Royal Academy of Music
32 countries · 49.7% international
- 🇨🇳China20.8%
- 🇺🇸United States10.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong7.8%
- 🇦🇺Australia6.5%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
Subjects
1 subject 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
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
Music
1 courseTypical fee £19,850 (PG)
50 coursesTypical fee £29,900 (UG)
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
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- £29,900
Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,050 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- Royal Academy of Music, University of London
- £30,250
Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,400 a year cheaper.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorthumbria 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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Deadline: N/A
Royal Academy of Music, University of London
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Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal Academy of Music, University of London: common questions
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal Academy of Music, 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 £29,900 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,050 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £30,250 at Royal Academy of Music, University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,400 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 Royal Academy of Music, University of London?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Music.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal Academy of Music, University of London offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Academy of Music, University of London lists 50 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Royal Academy of Music, University of London?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 70 subject areas that Royal Academy of Music, University of London does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work and 62 more.
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