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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Northumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Bath

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, international, courses.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Bath at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Bath both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Business Studies and Mechanical Engineering. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £32,000 at University of Bath: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,500 at University of Bath: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 20 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £45,500 from University of Bath. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bath is higher in 10 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#125
#401
THE World
#251
#53
Guardian UK
#7
1969
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

University of Bath

83.5%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
23.8%

International

International student share

305
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
25

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

Bath

96 countries · 23.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.2%
  • 🇨🇳China9.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
  • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
  • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

Subjects

34 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 of Bath

Also taught at both: Social Work, Accounting, Architecture, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Biology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Teacher Training, Clinical & Health Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human Resource Management.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Bath

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 of Bath
£32,000

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Bath
£29,500

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,650 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 of Bath

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£39,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
    86%Satisfaction77%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£38,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Physics

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£35,500
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    78%Satisfaction87%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    97%Satisfaction94%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£45,500
    70%Satisfaction86%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£38,000
    92%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.

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 of Bath

Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

£20,780

Deadline: N/A

The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

£12,400

Deadline: N/A

Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

100%

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarships 2026

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Bath: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Bath cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £32,000 at University of Bath: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £12,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £29,500 at University of Bath: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £9,650 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 of Bath?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Computer Science, Business Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Physics, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Economics, Politics & International Relations and 22 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Bath better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £39,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 85% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Bath offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bath lists 303 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University of Bath?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 37 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Design & Fashion, Law, English Literature, History, Marketing, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 29 more.

What can you study at University of Bath but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

University of Bath teaches 15 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including International Development, Management, Chemical Engineering, Ancient Languages, Social Policy & Public Policy, Social Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Aerospace Engineering and 7 more.

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