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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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.

6/11

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

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5/11

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Huddersfield both teach 55 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £1,150 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 22 and University of Huddersfield in 13, with 2 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £28,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £37,500 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 36 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 24 and University of Huddersfield in 9, with 3 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#521
#401
THE World
#501
#53
Guardian UK
#51
1969
Established
1841
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 Huddersfield

83.5%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
18.2%

International

International student share

305
413

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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Huddersfield

49 countries · 18.2% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
  • 🇮🇳India18.4%
  • 🇨🇳China16.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

Subjects

55 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 Huddersfield

Also taught at both: History, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Building & Construction, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Accounting, Biology, Forensic Science, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mathematics, Teacher Training, Biochemistry, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Mental Health Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, Children's Nursing, General Engineering, Human Geography & Environment, Personal & Professional Development, Politics & International Relations, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Computing & IT, Creative Writing, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Linguistics.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Huddersfield

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 Huddersfield
£17,600

University of Huddersfield is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Huddersfield
£18,700

University of Huddersfield is about £1,150 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 Huddersfield

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction77%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction82%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction72%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    86%Satisfaction75%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
    97%Satisfaction95%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    78%Satisfaction82%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Nursing (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    84%SatisfactionNo data

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    94%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    79%Satisfaction70%

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

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield is about £1,150 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 Huddersfield?

Both universities teach 55 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Computer Science, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Chemistry, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Nursing (General), Psychology (General) and 43 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £22,500 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 77% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Huddersfield lists 413 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 16 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Business & Management (General), Physical Geography & Climate, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Environmental Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physics and 8 more.

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

University of Huddersfield teaches 21 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Creative Arts (General), Games Design & Computer Animation, Pharmacy and 13 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses