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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

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.

3/3

Northumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

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0/3

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (established, courses, scholarship). University Centre Somerset does not lead in any category where both have data.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and History. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £6,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 5 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £30,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £19,000 from University Centre Somerset. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 1 and University Centre Somerset 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
2015
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 Somerset

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
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
5

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 Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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 Somerset

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      13 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      10 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • History

      8 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Adult Nursing

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,850 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mental Health Nursing

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,850 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Computing & IT

      1 course

      Typical fee £19,850 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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 Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £6,350 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

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

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

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £29,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      86%SatisfactionNo data

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £29,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      95%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £28,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      94%SatisfactionNo data

    • Adult Nursing

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      84%Satisfaction86%

    • Mental Health Nursing

      £30,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      91%Satisfaction86%

    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 Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £6,350 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 Somerset?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, History, Psychology (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mental Health Nursing and Computing & IT.

    Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University Centre Somerset better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £29,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 61 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction and 53 more.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Crafts & Applied Arts, Chemical Engineering and Applied Computing.

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    Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses