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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

6/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of Bedfordshire is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Bedfordshire both teach 45 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Business Studies and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £2,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 15 and University of Bedfordshire in 8. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £30,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 18 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 9, with 1 about level.

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
#1001
#53
Guardian UK
#99
1969
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Bedfordshire

83.5%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
30.1%

International

International student share

305
306

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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Bedfordshire

31 countries · 30.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India56.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
  • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

Subjects

45 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 Bedfordshire

Also taught at both: Social Work, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, English Language, Teacher Training, Economics, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Adult Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Forensic Science, Health & Social Care, Midwifery, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Public Health & Epidemiology, Music, Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire
£16,900

University of Bedfordshire is about £2,950 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Bedfordshire
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire 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 of Bedfordshire

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    77%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    91%Satisfaction73%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    66%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)No data
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    79%Satisfaction82%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    78%Satisfaction95%

  • Accounting

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    78%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 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

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Bedfordshire

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: University of Bedfordshire is about £2,950 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 Bedfordshire?

Both universities teach 45 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Accounting and 33 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Bedfordshire better for Business & Management (General)?

Business & Management (General) graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £22,000 from University of Bedfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 77% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 86% at University of Bedfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Bedfordshire lists 306 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 26 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including English Literature, History, Mathematics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Astronomy & Astrophysics, English Studies and 18 more.

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

University of Bedfordshire teaches 14 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Software Engineering, Pharmacology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Biological Sciences (General), Biotechnology, Developmental & Educational Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism and 6 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses