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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
Hartlepool
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.
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Northumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
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Northern School of Art
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). The Northern School of Art is ahead on TEF, established, satisfaction.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs The Northern School of Art at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and The Northern School of Art both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Fine Art. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; The Northern School of Art offers 18 courses across 6 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £6,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £6,350 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 3 and The Northern School of Art in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 2 and The Northern School of Art in 1.
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
The Northern School of Art
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%
Northern School of Art
No published data on international students
Subjects
3 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
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
20 coursesTypical fee £19,850 (UG)
6 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Fine Art
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
Only at The Northern School of Art
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
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £6,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- The Northern School of Art
- £13,500
The Northern School of Art is about £6,350 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
The Northern School of Art
Design & Fashion
£22,500Salary (3 years)£16,00091%Satisfaction87%Drama & Theatre
£18,500Salary (3 years)£15,50096%Satisfaction95%Fine Art
£18,000Salary (3 years)£15,50077%Satisfaction94%
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
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Deadline: N/A
GEMS Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
The Northern School of Art
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Northumbria University, Newcastle vs The Northern School of Art: common questions
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or The Northern School of Art cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £6,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £13,500 at The Northern School of Art: The Northern School of Art is about £6,350 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 The Northern School of Art?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre and Fine Art.
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or The Northern School of Art better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £16,000 from The Northern School of Art. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 87% at The Northern School of Art. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or The Northern School of Art offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and The Northern School of Art lists 18 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at The Northern School of Art?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 68 subject areas that The Northern School of Art does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology and 60 more.
What can you study at The Northern School of Art but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
The Northern School of Art teaches 3 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Creative Arts (General) and History of Art & Design.
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