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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Teesside

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Teesside University is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction, international.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Teesside University at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Teesside University both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £2,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 25 and Teesside University in 7, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £29,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £44,000 from Teesside University. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Teesside University is higher in 20 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 13, 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
#601
#53
Guardian UK
#95
1969
Established
1930
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

Teesside University

83.5%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
28.5%

International

International student share

305
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
5

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%
VS

Teesside

51 countries · 28.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India37.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
  • 🇨🇳China8.5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

Subjects

39 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

Teesside University

Also taught at both: English Studies, Marketing, Accounting, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemistry, Fine Art, Politics & International Relations, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Biology, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Learning Disabilities Nursing, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Music, Nursing (General).

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Teesside 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
Teesside University
£17,000

Teesside University is about £2,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
Teesside University
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University yet.

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

Teesside University

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction61%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction84%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    73%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    98%Satisfaction98%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%Satisfaction99%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 34 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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Teesside University

Brittan Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Oct 2026

Santander Scholarship

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Beth Mead Scholarship

£1,200

Deadline: Sept 2026

Santander Brighter Futures

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Teesside University: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,000 at Teesside University: Teesside University is about £2,850 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 Teesside University?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, History, Social Work, Civil Engineering and 27 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or Teesside University better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £20,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 61% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Teesside University offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Teesside University lists 211 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 32 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including English Literature, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 24 more.

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

Teesside University teaches 16 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Journalism, Dentistry and 8 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses