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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Dundee

Dundee · QS World #447

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.

3/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

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7/10

Dundee

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Dundee leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Dundee at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Dundee both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business Studies and Design & Fashion. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Dundee offers 498 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Dundee is higher in 12 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 11, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Physics: £22,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £34,500 from University of Dundee. Of the 27 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Dundee is higher in 15 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 9, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#447
#401
THE World
#301
#53
Guardian UK
#37
1969
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Dundee

83.5%
90.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£35,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
17.8%

International

International student share

305
498

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%
VS

Dundee

75 countries · 17.8% international

  • 🇮🇳India15.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China10.3%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.4%

Subjects

46 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 Dundee

Also taught at both: Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Forensic Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Sociology & Criminology, Architecture, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Education Studies, Fine Art, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biochemistry, Biology, Media & Film Studies, Adult Nursing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Public Health & Epidemiology, Personal & Professional Development, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Healthcare Science, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Creative Writing, General Engineering.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Dundee

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 Dundee
£23,150

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,300 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Dundee
£23,700

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,850 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 Dundee

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    73%Satisfaction92%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    87%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    70%Satisfaction74%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Environmental Sciences

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    95%Satisfaction95%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    88%Satisfaction96%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    92%Satisfaction83%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    89%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 27 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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Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Dundee: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £23,150 at University of Dundee: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £23,700 at University of Dundee: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £3,850 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 Dundee?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Law, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Economics, Psychology (General), History, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Politics & International Relations, Social Work and 34 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Dundee better for Law?

Law graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £24,500 from University of Dundee. Student satisfaction with teaching is 73% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 92% at University of Dundee. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Dundee lists 498 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 25 subject areas that University of Dundee does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, English Literature, Building & Construction, Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 17 more.

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

University of Dundee teaches 24 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Dentistry, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Medicine, Anatomy & Pathology, Business Information Systems, Management, Anthropology and 16 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Dundee498 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses