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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

Wakefield

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.

6/7

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is ahead on satisfaction.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers 54 courses across 26 subject areas.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 3 and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) in 0. The widest gap is in Business & Management (General): £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £19,000 from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College). In Politics & International Relations, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) is higher.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
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#53
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
2017
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

83.5%
91%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£23,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
No data

International

International student share

305
54

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%
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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    20 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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    Also taught at both: Education Studies, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Computing & IT, Heritage & Conservation.

    Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Only at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    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
    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) yet.

    Postgraduate

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) 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

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

    • Computer Science

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      87%SatisfactionNo data

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Business & Management (General)

      £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      77%SatisfactionNo data

    • Politics & International Relations

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction100%

    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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    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)

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    FAQ

    Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College): common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Music, Architecture, Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering and 8 more.

    Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) better for Computer Science?

    Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £20,000 from University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offer more courses?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) lists 54 courses.

    What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 51 subject areas that University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) does not, including Business Studies, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Psychology (General) and 43 more.

    What can you study at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) teaches 6 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Management, Agriculture & Land Management, Dance, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation and Performing Arts (General).

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    Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)54 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses