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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
Kensington and Chelsea
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Northumbria
scored higher in 2 categories
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Royal College of Art
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Royal College of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal College of Art at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and Royal College of Art have no subject area in common. Northumbria University, Newcastle's largest is Business Studies; Royal College of Art's is Film Production & Cinematography.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £4,250 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 College of Art
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 College of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
No subjects in common
Northumbria University, Newcastle and Royal College of Art do not teach any of the same subject areas.
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
Only at Royal College of Art
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 College of Art
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- Royal College of Art
- £15,600
Royal College of Art is about £4,250 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
See details
Deadline: N/A
GEMS Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Royal College of Art
Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship
100%
Deadline: N/A
Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures
100%
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal College of Art: common questions
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal College of Art cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £4,250 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.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal College of Art offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Royal College of Art?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 71 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work and 63 more.
What can you study at Royal College of Art but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
Royal College of Art teaches 1 subject area that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography.
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