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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Bradford

Bradford · QS World #497

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

VS

4/10

Bradford

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Bradford at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Bradford both teach 34 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Law and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £2,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £4,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 17 and University of Bradford in 2, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £28,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 12 and University of Bradford in 9.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#497
#401
THE World
#501
#53
Guardian UK
#64
1969
Established
1966
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 of Bradford

83.5%
82.9%

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%
78.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
25.1%

International

International student share

305
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
23

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

Bradford

45 countries · 25.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🌐Kuwait5%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%

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 Bradford

Also taught at both: Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Chemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Applied Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, General Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Nursing (General).

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Bradford

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 Bradford
£16,890

University of Bradford is about £2,960 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Bradford
£15,700

University of Bradford is about £4,150 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 Bradford

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    87%Satisfaction82%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    77%Satisfaction87%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    70%Satisfaction83%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction98%

  • Forensic Science

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    79%Satisfaction67%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    84%Satisfaction80%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction82%

  • Mechanical Engineering

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    78%Satisfaction77%

Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Bradford

Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan

£35,000

Deadline: N/A

Disabled Students' Allowance

£26,291

Deadline: N/A

MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

NHS Learning Support Fund

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Bradford: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,890 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £2,960 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,700 at University of Bradford: University of Bradford is about £4,150 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 Bradford?

Both universities teach 34 subject areas: Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Economics, Civil Engineering, Forensic Science, Marketing, Psychology (General), Social Work, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and 22 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Bradford better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £20,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 80% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Bradford lists 211 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 37 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, History, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Architecture and 29 more.

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

University of Bradford teaches 15 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Anatomy & Pathology, Management, Anthropology, Biological Sciences (General) and 7 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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