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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Southampton, Solent University

Southampton

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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4/8

Southampton

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Southampton, Solent University are evenly matched: each leads in 4 of 8 categories where both have data. Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, international, graduate salary, courses; Southampton, Solent University on TEF, established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Southampton, Solent University at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Southampton, Solent University both teach 31 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Southampton, Solent University offers 294 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 16 and Southampton, Solent University in 4, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £30,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Southampton, Solent University is higher in 14 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#53
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
1855
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Southampton, Solent University

83.5%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
14.9%

International

International student share

305
294

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
11

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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Southampton

56 countries · 14.9% international

  • 🇮🇳India39%
  • 🇳🇴Norway6.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.3%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.3%
  • 🌐Morocco2.4%

Subjects

31 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

Southampton, Solent University

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Mathematics, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Adult Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Drama & Theatre, Politics & International Relations, Education Studies, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Southampton, Solent University

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
Southampton, Solent University
£19,080

Southampton, Solent University is about £770 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Southampton, Solent University
£18,350

Southampton, Solent University is about £1,500 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

Southampton, Solent University

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    73%Satisfaction96%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    66%Satisfaction77%

  • Accounting

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%SatisfactionNo data

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    81%Satisfaction97%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    86%Satisfaction86%

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

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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Southampton, Solent University

Solent Postgraduate Taught International Excellence Scholarship

£1,500

Deadline: N/A

Carers Bursary

£1,200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater community bursary

£500

Deadline: Jun 2026

Undergraduate Apprenticeship Bursary

£200

Deadline: Jun 2026

Parents bursary

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Southampton, Solent University: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Southampton, Solent University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,080 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £770 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,350 at Southampton, Solent University: Southampton, Solent University is about £1,500 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 Southampton, Solent University?

Both universities teach 31 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 19 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Southampton, Solent University better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £20,500 from Southampton, Solent University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 89% at Southampton, Solent University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Southampton, Solent University offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Southampton, Solent University lists 294 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Southampton, Solent University?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 40 subject areas that Southampton, Solent University does not, including English Literature, History, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 32 more.

What can you study at Southampton, Solent University but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

Southampton, Solent University teaches 11 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Social Sciences (General), Software Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Journalism, Technology & Logistics, Chemical Engineering and 3 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Southampton, Solent University294 courses · 11 scholarshipsBrowse Courses