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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University for the Creative Arts

Farnham

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 for the Creative Arts

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University for the Creative Arts is ahead on established.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University for the Creative Arts at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University for the Creative Arts both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University for the Creative Arts offers 194 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,020 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £1,830 a year cheaper.

Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 2 and University for the Creative Arts in 1. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £18,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £16,000 from University for the Creative Arts. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 6 and University for the Creative Arts 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
1866
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 for the Creative Arts

83.5%
78.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£25,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
14.6%

International

International student share

305
194

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
1

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 for the Creative Arts

56 countries · 14.6% international

  • 🇨🇳China26%
  • 🇮🇳India21.5%
  • 🌐Nepal15.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria3.8%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka3.2%

Subjects

9 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 for the Creative Arts

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University for the Creative Arts

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 for the Creative Arts
£17,500

University for the Creative Arts is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University for the Creative Arts
£18,020

University for the Creative Arts is about £1,830 a year cheaper.

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 for the Creative Arts

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    83%Satisfaction59%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction88%

  • Fine Art

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    77%Satisfaction41%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
    79%Satisfaction68%

  • Architecture

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    90%Satisfaction86%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
    96%Satisfaction91%

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

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University for the Creative Arts

2026 Venice Art Biennale Fellowship

£3,300

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University for the Creative Arts: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University for the Creative Arts cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,020 at University for the Creative Arts: University for the Creative Arts is about £1,830 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 for the Creative Arts?

Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Fine Art, Marketing, Architecture, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies and Music.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University for the Creative Arts better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £21,500 from University for the Creative Arts. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 85% at University for the Creative Arts. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University for the Creative Arts offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University for the Creative Arts lists 194 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University for the Creative Arts?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 62 subject areas that University for the Creative Arts does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History, Building & Construction and 54 more.

What can you study at University for the Creative Arts but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

University for the Creative Arts teaches 5 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied Computing and Software Engineering.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University for the Creative Arts194 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses