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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/11

Northumbria

scored higher in 2 categories

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9/11

Glasgow

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment, scholarship.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Glasgow both teach 51 subject areas, the largest being History, Law and Mathematics. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £4,690 a year cheaper.

Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 27 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 2. The widest gap is in Economics: £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £34,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 18 and University of Glasgow in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#80
#401
THE World
#84
#53
Guardian UK
#12
1969
Established
1451
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Glasgow

83.5%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
35.9%

International

International student share

305
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
4

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

Glasgow

121 countries · 35.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China51.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
  • 🇮🇳India7%
  • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%

Subjects

51 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 Glasgow

Also taught at both: Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Civil Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Public Health & Epidemiology, Business & Management (General), Biomedical Sciences, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Marketing, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Childhood & Youth Studies, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Creative Writing, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Computing & IT, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Human Resource Management, Linguistics.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Glasgow

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 Glasgow
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Glasgow
£15,160

University of Glasgow is about £4,690 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 Glasgow

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    98%Satisfaction90%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£30,500
    85%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    84%Satisfaction91%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    94%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction88%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction65%

  • Physics

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    93%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£34,500
    70%Satisfaction79%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    88%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    78%Satisfaction91%

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

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Glasgow

Minerva Scholarships

£22,000

Deadline: N/A

Excellence Bursaries

100%

Deadline: N/A

Travel Bursaries

£50

Deadline: N/A

School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: University of Glasgow is about £4,690 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 Glasgow?

Both universities teach 51 subject areas: History, Law, Mathematics, Computer Science, Psychology (General), English Literature, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Physics, Economics, Teacher Training, Sociology & Criminology and 39 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Glasgow better for History?

History graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £23,500 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 90% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Glasgow lists 1,022 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 20 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Social Work, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Fine Art and 12 more.

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

University of Glasgow teaches 46 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, Theology & Religious Studies, Philosophy, Celtic Studies and 38 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses