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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University Centre Bishop Burton

Beverley

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/3

Northumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

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1/3

University Centre Bishop Burton

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 2 of 3 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University Centre Bishop Burton is ahead on established.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Bishop Burton at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre Bishop Burton both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Sociology & Criminology. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Bishop Burton offers 32 courses across 10 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,070 a year cheaper.

In Sport & Exercise Sciences, the one shared subject where both publish a graduate salary, University Centre Bishop Burton is higher. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 2 and University Centre Bishop Burton in 1.

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
1954
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

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 Bishop Burton

83.5%
No data

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%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
No data

International

International student share

305
32

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
4

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

University Centre Bishop Burton

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    5 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 Bishop Burton

    Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Only at University Centre Bishop Burton

    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 Bishop Burton
    £12,780

    University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,070 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    University Centre Bishop Burton
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Bishop Burton 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 Bishop Burton

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      83%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £21,000Salary (3 years)No data
      78%Satisfaction85%

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction71%

    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

    View all scholarships →

    University Centre Bishop Burton

    Alumni Master's Bursary

    £1,500

    Deadline: N/A

    IOT Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Bishop Burton Bursary Programme (BBBP)

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Employability Bursary

    £300

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Bishop Burton: common questions

    Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Bishop Burton cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £12,780 at University Centre Bishop Burton: University Centre Bishop Burton is about £7,070 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 University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General) and Health Sciences & Paramedic Science.

    Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Bishop Burton better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £23,000 from University Centre Bishop Burton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 82% at University Centre Bishop Burton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Bishop Burton offer more courses?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Bishop Burton lists 32 courses.

    What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University Centre Bishop Burton?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 66 subject areas that University Centre Bishop Burton does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, History, Building & Construction and 58 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Bishop Burton but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

    University Centre Bishop Burton teaches 5 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Animal Science, Agriculture & Land Management, Countryside & Rural Management, Social Policy & Public Policy and Agricultural Sciences.

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    Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Bishop Burton32 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses