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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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.

3/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

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6/9

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

SOAS University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on ranking, employment, courses.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs SOAS University of London at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and SOAS University of London both teach 13 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations and Law. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,930 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,470 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, SOAS University of London is higher in 6 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £35,000 from SOAS University of London. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, SOAS University of London is higher in 4 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#458
#401
THE World
#401
#53
Guardian UK
#86
1969
Established
1916
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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

SOAS University of London

83.5%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
25.7%

International

International student share

305
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
27

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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SOAS University of London

67 countries · 25.7% international

  • 🇨🇳China10.9%
  • 🇮🇳India10.6%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
  • 🇫🇷France3.6%

Subjects

13 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

SOAS University of London

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at SOAS 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
SOAS University of London
£23,780

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,930 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
SOAS University of London
£25,320

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,470 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

SOAS University of London

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    73%Satisfaction77%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    98%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    77%Satisfaction82%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    70%Satisfaction83%

  • Accounting

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

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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SOAS University of London

SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

£20,000

Deadline: May 2026

SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

£15,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

100%

Deadline: N/A

SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: May 2026

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs SOAS University of London: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or SOAS 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 £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,930 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,470 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 SOAS University of London?

Both universities teach 13 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Politics & International Relations, Law, History, Business & Management (General), Economics, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Civil Engineering, Accounting, Finance & Actuarial Science and 1 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or SOAS University of London better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £31,000 from SOAS University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 90% at SOAS University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and SOAS University of London lists 296 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 58 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature, Social Work, Building & Construction, Marketing and 50 more.

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

SOAS University of London teaches 16 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Creative Arts (General), History of Art & Design, International Development, Theology & Religious Studies and 8 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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SOAS University of London296 courses · 27 scholarshipsBrowse Courses