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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
Buckingham
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.
2/7
Northumbria
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Buckingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Buckingham leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (satisfaction, employment, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on established, courses.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Buckingham at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Buckingham both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, History and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Buckingham offers 153 courses across 31 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £24,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £3,370 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Buckingham is higher in 7 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £30,500 from University of Buckingham. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Buckingham is higher in 6 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 4.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
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Northumbria University, Newcastle
University of Buckingham
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Buckingham
39 countries · 26% international
- 🇨🇦Canada18.3%
- 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates10%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
- 🇦🇺Australia8.9%
- 🇮🇳India8.9%
Subjects
22 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 Buckingham
Business Studies
27 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £59,200 (UG)
History
8 coursesTypical fee £19,850 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Computer Science
21 coursesTypical fee £19,850 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £18,000 (PG)
Law
13 coursesTypical fee £19,850 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
1 courseTypical fee £19,850 (PG)
14 coursesFee not available
Psychology (General)
Business & Management (General)
English Literature
10 coursesTypical fee £19,850 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £44,400 (UG)
Economics
Finance & Actuarial Science
Accounting
Media & Film Studies
Mathematics
Politics & International Relations
Teacher Training
Also taught at both: Education Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, English Studies, Personal & Professional Development, Biomedical Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Computing & IT.
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
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 Buckingham
- £44,400
Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £24,550 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- University of Buckingham
- £16,480
University of Buckingham is about £3,370 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 Buckingham
Business Studies
£26,000Salary (3 years)£30,50083%Satisfaction96%History
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data98%Satisfaction96%Law
£22,500Salary (3 years)£25,50073%Satisfaction92%Psychology (General)
£21,000Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction88%Business & Management (General)
£26,000Salary (3 years)£30,00077%Satisfaction95%English Literature
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,00094%Satisfaction92%Economics
£21,000Salary (3 years)£30,50070%Satisfaction87%Accounting
£25,000Salary (3 years)£30,00078%Satisfaction93%Politics & International Relations
£22,500Salary (3 years)£30,50092%Satisfaction86%Personal & Professional Development
No dataSalary (3 years)No data96%Satisfaction94%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorthumbria 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 Buckingham
Beloff Scholarship
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Coase Scholarship
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Congdon Scholarship
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Diversity in Computing Bursary
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Gregory Scholarship
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FAQ
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Buckingham: common questions
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Buckingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £44,400 at University of Buckingham: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £24,550 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,480 at University of Buckingham: University of Buckingham is about £3,370 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 Buckingham?
Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Business Studies, History, Computer Science, Law, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), English Literature, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Accounting, Media & Film Studies and 10 more.
Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Buckingham better for Business Studies?
Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £30,500 from University of Buckingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 96% at University of Buckingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Buckingham offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Buckingham lists 153 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University of Buckingham?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 49 subject areas that University of Buckingham does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Marketing, Architecture and 41 more.
What can you study at University of Buckingham but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
University of Buckingham teaches 9 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Humanities, Applied Computing, Social Policy & Public Policy, History of Art & Design, Medicine, Author Studies & Literary Specialisms, Cultural Studies, Management and 1 more.
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