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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 2 datapoints
We looked at 2 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
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Northumbria
scored higher in 2 categories
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Essex Online
scored higher in 0 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). University of Essex Online does not lead in any category where both have data.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Essex Online at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Essex Online have one subject area in common, Education Studies. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Essex Online offers 30 courses across 1 subject area.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Essex Online
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%
Essex Online
No published data on international students
Subjects
1 subject 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 Essex Online
Education Studies
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 Essex Online
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Essex Online yet.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- University of Essex Online
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Essex Online yet.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorthumbria University, Newcastle
2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
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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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Deadline: N/A
Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
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Deadline: N/A
University of Essex Online
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Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Essex Online: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Essex Online?
Both universities teach 1 subject area: Education Studies.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Essex Online offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Essex Online lists 30 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University of Essex Online?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 70 subject areas that University of Essex Online does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work and 62 more.
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