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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

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7/9

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, international.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 36 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Business Studies. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 20 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 11 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#485
#401
THE World
#401
#53
Guardian UK
#45
1969
Established
1879
No
Russell Group
No
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

Royal Holloway, University of London

83.5%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
16.7%

International

International student share

305
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
32

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%
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Royal Holloway

79 countries · 16.7% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.8%
  • 🇨🇳China8.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.8%

Subjects

36 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 Holloway, University of London

Also taught at both: Social Work, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Human Geography & Environment, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Language, Human Resource Management, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Royal Holloway, 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
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,800

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Royal Holloway, University of London
£26,400

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,550 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

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    70%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction98%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Biochemistry

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Physics

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    89%Satisfaction82%

Showing the 12 largest of 22 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

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Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Royal Holloway, University of London

International Partners Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

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Deadline: N/A

Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

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Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal Holloway, 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 £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £6,550 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 Holloway, University of London?

Both universities teach 36 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, History, English Literature, Biochemistry, Music and 24 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 83% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 35 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Chemistry and 27 more.

What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 24 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, German & Scandinavian Studies, Classical Studies, Ancient Languages, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Geography (General) and 16 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses