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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
London
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/7
Northumbria
scored higher in 3 categories
4/7
Royal College of Music
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Royal College of Music leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, international). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal College of Music at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and Royal College of Music both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Royal College of Music offers 39 courses across 2 subject areas.
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £32,760 at Royal College of Music: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,910 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 Music
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 Music
37 countries · 48.2% international
- 🇨🇳China35.4%
- 🇺🇸United States10.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.3%
- 🇦🇺Australia3.1%
- 🇫🇷France3.1%
Subjects
2 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
Royal College of Music
Music
1 courseTypical fee £19,850 (PG)
36 coursesTypical fee £31,300 (UG)
Cognitive & Experimental Psychology
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 Music
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Music yet.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- Royal College of Music
- £32,760
Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,910 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
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Deadline: N/A
Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Royal College of Music
Adami Award for Collaborative Piano Fellows
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Fellowship in Historical Keyboards
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Gilbert & Eileen Edgar and Anthony Saltmarsh CPF
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Lord & Lady Lurgan Collaborative Piano Fellowship
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Carne Junior Fellowship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal College of Music: common questions
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal College of Music cheaper for international students?
For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £32,760 at Royal College of Music: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,910 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 College of Music?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Cognitive & Experimental Psychology.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal College of Music offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Music lists 39 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Royal College of Music?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 69 subject areas that Royal College of Music does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work and 61 more.
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