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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Gloucestershire is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Gloucestershire both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £2,420 a year cheaper.

Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 11 and University of Gloucestershire in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £28,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 14 and University of Gloucestershire in 13, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
#1001
#53
Guardian UK
#103
1969
Established
1847
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

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 Gloucestershire

83.5%
84.4%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
18.9%

International

International student share

305
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
5

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

Gloucestershire

28 countries · 18.9% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇮🇳India12.4%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

Subjects

44 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 Gloucestershire

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Music, Applied Psychology, Architecture, Fine Art, Physical Geography & Climate, Teacher Training, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mathematics, Creative Writing, Adult Nursing, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Healthcare Science, Human Resource Management, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, General Engineering.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Gloucestershire

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 Gloucestershire
£17,430

University of Gloucestershire is about £2,420 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Gloucestershire
No data

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

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 Gloucestershire

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    83%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction74%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    73%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    79%Satisfaction100%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    89%Satisfaction81%

  • Accounting

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    78%Satisfaction95%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction94%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    98%Satisfaction96%

Showing the 12 largest of 28 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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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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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Gloucestershire

Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

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Deadline: N/A

Basketball Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

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Deadline: N/A

The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

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Women's Football Scholarship

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: University of Gloucestershire is about £2,420 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 Gloucestershire?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Computer Science, Law, Marketing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Social Work, Accounting and 32 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Gloucestershire better for Business Studies?

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £24,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 75% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Gloucestershire lists 284 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 27 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, English Studies, Environmental Sciences and 19 more.

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

University of Gloucestershire teaches 16 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Ecology & Conservation, Journalism, Software Engineering, Performing Arts (General), Dance, Geography (General) and 8 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses