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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
London
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.
6/8
Northumbria
scored higher in 6 categories
2/8
Trinity Laban
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Trinity Laban is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Trinity Laban at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and Trinity Laban both teach 3 subject areas, the largest being Music, Personal & Professional Development and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Trinity Laban offers 36 courses across 4 subject areas.
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
Trinity Laban
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%
Trinity Laban
21 countries · 24% international
- 🇨🇳China34.9%
- 🇺🇸United States14.3%
- 🇨🇦Canada3.2%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%
- 🇮🇪Ireland3.2%
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
Trinity Laban
Music
1 courseTypical fee £19,850 (PG)
21 coursesFee not available
Personal & Professional Development
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
Only at Trinity Laban
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
- Trinity Laban
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- Trinity Laban
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for Trinity Laban yet.
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
See details
Deadline: N/A
GEMS Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Trinity Laban
GREAT Scholarship
£10,000
Deadline: N/A
The Evie Dee Inspiring Life Award
See details
Deadline: N/A
The Victoria Worsfold Griffiths Bursary
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Trinity Laban: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Northumbria University, Newcastle and Trinity Laban?
Both universities teach 3 subject areas: Music, Personal & Professional Development and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or Trinity Laban offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Trinity Laban lists 36 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at Trinity Laban?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 68 subject areas that Trinity Laban does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work and 60 more.
What can you study at Trinity Laban but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
Trinity Laban teaches 1 subject area that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Dance.
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