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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Hertfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on ranking, employment, scholarship; University of Hertfordshire on established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Hertfordshire both teach 58 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies and Business Studies. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £4,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 35 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £31,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 39 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 19 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 17, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#851
#401
THE World
#601
#53
Guardian UK
#69
1969
Established
1952
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 Hertfordshire

83.5%
86.4%

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%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
57.5%

International

International student share

305
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
0

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%
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Hertfordshire

77 countries · 57.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India44.6%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
  • 🇨🇳China1.8%

Subjects

58 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 Hertfordshire

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Building & Construction, History, Sociology & Criminology, Environmental Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Physics, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Public Health & Epidemiology, Economics, Human Geography & Environment, Adult Nursing, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, English Language, Fine Art, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Midwifery, Nursing (General), Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Biology, Children's Nursing, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Healthcare Science, Heritage & Conservation.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire
£15,500

University of Hertfordshire is about £4,350 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Hertfordshire
£18,000

University of Hertfordshire is about £1,850 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 Hertfordshire

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction85%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    83%Satisfaction82%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£30,000
    95%Satisfaction77%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    79%Satisfaction90%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    85%Satisfaction85%

  • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    92%Satisfaction95%

Showing the 12 largest of 39 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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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Hertfordshire

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £4,350 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: University of Hertfordshire is about £1,850 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 Hertfordshire?

Both universities teach 58 subject areas: Computer Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Marketing, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 46 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Hertfordshire better for Computer Science?

Computer Science graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £32,000 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 78% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Hertfordshire lists 468 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 13 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, English Studies, Forensic Science, Personal & Professional Development, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre and 5 more.

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

University of Hertfordshire teaches 28 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Clinical Specialities, Biotechnology, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Geography (General), Pharmacy, Technology & Logistics and 20 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses