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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/7

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

2/7

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Greater Manchester is ahead on satisfaction, international.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Greater Manchester both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 23 and University of Greater Manchester in 0. The widest gap is in Midwifery: £32,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £22,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greater Manchester is higher in 13 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 7, with 3 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
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#53
Guardian UK
—
1969
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

83.5%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
25.4%

International

International student share

305
281

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

Greater Manchester

30 countries · 25.4% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
  • 🇮🇳India10.8%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

Subjects

40 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 Greater Manchester

Also taught at both: Computing & IT, Media & Film Studies, Teacher Training, Accounting, Adult Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Music, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Biology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Human Geography & Environment, Midwifery, Politics & International Relations, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Children's Nursing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing, General Engineering.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Greater Manchester

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 Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Greater Manchester
£17,500

University of Greater Manchester is about £2,350 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 Greater Manchester

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    73%Satisfaction79%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction98%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
    83%Satisfaction100%

  • Nursing (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction94%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    89%Satisfaction91%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    86%Satisfaction83%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    95%Satisfaction78%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
    78%Satisfaction78%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 23 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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University of Greater Manchester

Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

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Deadline: N/A

Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

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Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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Deadline: N/A

The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £2,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: University of Greater Manchester is about £2,350 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 Greater Manchester?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Health & Social Care, Nursing (General), Social Work, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 28 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Greater Manchester better for Psychology (General)?

Psychology (General) graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £18,000 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 86% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greater Manchester lists 281 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 31 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Business Studies, English Literature, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate, Economics and 23 more.

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

University of Greater Manchester teaches 16 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Dentistry, Dance, Film Production & Cinematography, Biomedical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Software Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing and 8 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses