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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/11

Northumbria

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Edinburgh

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and The University of Edinburgh both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Law and Business Studies. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,750 a year cheaper.

Of the 30 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 29 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £38,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 16 and The University of Edinburgh in 11, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#35
#401
THE World
#29
#53
Guardian UK
#17
1969
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

The University of Edinburgh

83.5%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
41.6%

International

International student share

305
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
112

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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Edinburgh

122 countries · 41.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China44.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
  • 🇮🇳India5.4%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
  • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

Subjects

58 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 University of Edinburgh

Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Economics, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Business & Management (General), Human Geography & Environment, Building & Construction, Music, Physical Geography & Climate, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, General Engineering, English Language, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Adult Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Personal & Professional Development, Biology, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at The University of Edinburgh

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 University of Edinburgh
£29,600

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,750 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
The University of Edinburgh
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

The University of Edinburgh

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£37,000
    87%Satisfaction74%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction90%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    85%Satisfaction81%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
    86%Satisfaction81%

  • Physics

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction85%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    78%Satisfaction82%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    94%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    83%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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

See details

Deadline: N/A

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The University of Edinburgh

Asylum Seeker Scholarship

£21,000

Deadline: N/A

Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

Cameron Law Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,750 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 University of Edinburgh?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, History, Mathematics, Teacher Training, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, English Literature, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 46 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or The University of Edinburgh better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 74% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at The University of Edinburgh?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 13 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including English Studies, Fine Art, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing and 5 more.

What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

The University of Edinburgh teaches 58 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, French, Philosophy, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Classical Studies, Spanish & Portuguese and 50 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses