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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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Ulster University

Belfast · QS World #595

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Ulster

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, courses, scholarship). Ulster University is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Ulster University at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and Ulster University both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; Ulster University offers 170 courses across 66 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £2,360 a year cheaper.

Of the 32 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 14 and Ulster University in 13, with 5 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#595
#401
THE World
#601
#53
Guardian UK
#60
1969
Established
1968
No
Russell Group
No
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

Ulster University

83.5%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
32.5%

International

International student share

305
170

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
0

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

Ulster

45 countries · 32.5% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan27.8%
  • 🇮🇪Ireland21.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.1%
  • 🇮🇳India12.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.6%

Subjects

44 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

Ulster University

Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate, Psychology (General), Economics, English Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biomedical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT, Human Resource Management, Public Health & Epidemiology, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at Ulster 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
Ulster University
£17,490

Ulster University is about £2,360 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

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

We do not have reliable international fee data for Ulster 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

Ulster University

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction86%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction96%

  • Accounting

    £25,000Salary (3 years)No data
    78%Satisfaction95%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)No data
    81%Satisfaction85%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction100%

Showing the 12 largest of 32 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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Ulster University

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs Ulster University: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,490 at Ulster University: Ulster University is about £2,360 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 Ulster University?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Accounting, English Literature, History, Building & Construction and 32 more.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Ulster University lists 170 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 27 subject areas that Ulster University does not, including Business & Management (General), Mathematics, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Mental Health Nursing and 19 more.

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

Ulster University teaches 22 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Irish Studies, Journalism, Film Production & Cinematography, Social Policy & Public Policy, Anatomy & Pathology, Biomedical Engineering, Information Systems & Data Science, Medical Imaging and 14 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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Ulster University170 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses