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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University Centre Peterborough

Peterborough

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/5

Northumbria

scored higher in 4 categories

VS

1/5

University Centre Peterborough

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Peterborough at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre Peterborough both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and English Literature. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 2 and University Centre Peterborough in 2.

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
—
#53
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
2009
No
Russell Group
No
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

University Centre Peterborough

83.5%
89.7%

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%
69.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
No data

International

International student share

305
44

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 Peterborough

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    15 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 Peterborough

    Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Only at University Centre Peterborough

    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 Peterborough
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.

    Postgraduate

    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850
    University Centre Peterborough
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough 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 Peterborough

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      83%Satisfaction93%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      77%Satisfaction76%

    • Media & Film Studies

      £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction82%

    • Marketing

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction94%

    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 Peterborough

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    FAQ

    Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Peterborough: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre Peterborough?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Forensic Science and 3 more.

    Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Peterborough offer more courses?

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 56 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Social Work, History, Building & Construction, Mathematics and 48 more.

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

    University Centre Peterborough teaches 5 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Performing Arts (General), Animal Science, Ecology & Conservation, Games Design & Computer Animation and Journalism.

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    Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Peterborough44 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses