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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Greenwich

London · QS World #791

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.

5/11

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

6/11

Greenwich

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greenwich leads in 6 of 11 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on ranking, employment, courses.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Greenwich at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Greenwich both teach 54 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Greenwich offers 272 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £1,870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £400 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Greenwich is higher in 31 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Building & Construction: £30,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £52,500 from University of Greenwich. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Greenwich is higher in 21 and Northumbria University, Newcastle 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
#791
#401
THE World
#601
#53
Guardian UK
#79
1969
Established
1890
No
Russell Group
No
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 Greenwich

83.5%
84.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
34.6%

International

International student share

305
272

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
19

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

Greenwich

101 countries · 34.6% international

  • 🇮🇳India51.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria6.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh4.9%
  • 🌐Nepal4.2%

Subjects

54 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 Greenwich

Also taught at both: Teacher Training, History, Psychology (General), Architecture, Education Studies, Healthcare Science, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Biochemistry, Biology, Business & Management (General), Economics, Forensic Science, Media & Film Studies, Applied Psychology, General Engineering, Adult Nursing, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Personal & Professional Development, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Public Health & Epidemiology, Children's Nursing, Music, Nursing (General), Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Clinical & Health Psychology, Linguistics, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Greenwich

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 Greenwich
£17,980

University of Greenwich is about £1,870 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Greenwich
£19,450

University of Greenwich is about £400 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 Greenwich

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    87%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
    86%Satisfaction96%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    78%Satisfaction80%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    94%Satisfaction96%

  • Finance & Actuarial Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%Satisfaction88%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    66%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 37 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 Greenwich

Stephen Lawrence Scholarship (Architecture)

£19,580

Deadline: N/A

EU Bursary

£10,500

Deadline: N/A

Aziz Foundation Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Chevening Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

The Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Greenwich: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,980 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £1,870 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,450 at University of Greenwich: University of Greenwich is about £400 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 Greenwich?

Both universities teach 54 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Marketing, English Literature, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 42 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £25,000 from University of Greenwich. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 84% at University of Greenwich. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Greenwich lists 272 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 17 subject areas that University of Greenwich does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Sciences, English Language, Human Geography & Environment and 9 more.

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

University of Greenwich teaches 18 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacology, Agriculture & Land Management, Animal Science, Film Production & Cinematography, Food & Beverage Studies and 10 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Greenwich272 courses · 19 scholarshipsBrowse Courses