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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) 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 UCL (University College London) at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and UCL (University College London) both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Psychology (General). Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £14,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 28 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £51,000 from UCL (University College London). Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, UCL (University College London) is higher in 17 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#8
#401
THE World
#22
#53
Guardian UK
#9
1969
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

UCL (University College London)

83.5%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
51.9%

International

International student share

305
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
18

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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UCL (University College London)

127 countries · 51.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China53.3%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
  • 🇮🇳India3.4%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

Subjects

56 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

UCL (University College London)

Also taught at both: History, Architecture, Physics, Building & Construction, Microbiology & Cell Biology, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemistry, Media & Film Studies, Linguistics, English Literature, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biochemistry, Fine Art, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Studies, Marketing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Computing & IT, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Accounting, Applied Biology & Human Biology, English Language, Music, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Heritage & Conservation, Publishing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at UCL (University College London)

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
UCL (University College London)
£29,800

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
UCL (University College London)
£34,700

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £14,850 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

UCL (University College London)

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£51,000
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£41,000
    85%Satisfaction87%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
    86%Satisfaction90%

  • Biomedical Sciences

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    85%Satisfaction79%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    83%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£38,000
    77%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£45,000
    70%Satisfaction79%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
    92%Satisfaction87%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    83%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
    73%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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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UCL (University College London)

Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

£25,000

Deadline: N/A

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

100%

Deadline: N/A

UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

£250

Deadline: N/A

Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs UCL (University College London): common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £14,850 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 UCL (University College London)?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Design & Fashion, Mathematics, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Business & Management (General), Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 44 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or UCL (University College London) better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £51,000 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 80% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at UCL (University College London)?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 15 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Social Work, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Environmental Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Midwifery, Personal & Professional Development and 7 more.

What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

UCL (University College London) teaches 53 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, French, Geology & Earth Sciences, Planning & Housing, Italian, Management and 45 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses