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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 12 datapoints

We looked at 12 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/12

Northumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

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9/12

Exeter

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 9 of 12 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, graduate salary, courses). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, international, scholarship.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Exeter at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Exeter both teach 48 subject areas, the largest being Politics & International Relations, Mathematics and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 28 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £40,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 13 and University of Exeter in 13, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#136
#401
THE World
#170
#53
Guardian UK
#14
1969
Established
1922
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Exeter

83.5%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
22.2%

International

International student share

305
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
2

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

Exeter

111 countries · 22.2% international

  • 🇨🇳China25.1%
  • 🇮🇳India10.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

Subjects

48 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 Exeter

Also taught at both: Economics, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Physical Geography & Climate, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biology, Forensic Science, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Human Resource Management, Nursing (General), Adult Nursing, English Language, Nutrition & Dietetics, Clinical & Health Psychology, Education Studies, Computing & IT, Publishing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Exeter

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 Exeter
£24,950

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Exeter
£25,550

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,700 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 Exeter

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
    85%Satisfaction88%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    87%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Physics

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    93%Satisfaction94%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    77%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
    98%Satisfaction92%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    88%Satisfaction84%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
    78%Satisfaction91%

  • English Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 30 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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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Exeter

Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

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Deadline: N/A

Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £5,700 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 Exeter?

Both universities teach 48 subject areas: Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Computer Science, Law, Business Studies, Physics, Business & Management (General), History, Finance & Actuarial Science, Sociology & Criminology, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 36 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Exeter better for Politics & International Relations?

Politics & International Relations graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £30,500 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 92% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 88% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Exeter lists 873 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 23 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, English Literature, Social Work, Architecture, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art and 15 more.

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

University of Exeter teaches 43 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Classical Studies, Philosophy, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies, Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Geology & Earth Sciences, Ecology & Conservation and 35 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses