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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

6/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

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4/10

Lancashire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Lancashire is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Lancashire both teach 56 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Law and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £2,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £600 a year cheaper.

Of the 41 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 23 and University of Lancashire in 13, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £35,000 from University of Lancashire. Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Lancashire is higher in 22 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 13, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#1001
#401
THE World
#1001
#53
Guardian UK
#76
1969
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

83.5%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
20.5%

International

International student share

305
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
15

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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Lancashire

74 countries · 20.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India34.3%
  • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
  • 🌐Nepal6.6%
  • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

Subjects

56 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 Lancashire

Also taught at both: Music, Adult Nursing, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, Mathematics, Media & Film Studies, Mental Health Nursing, Architecture, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biomedical Sciences, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Forensic Science, Midwifery, Physics, Fine Art, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, English Language, English Studies, Health & Social Care, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Teacher Training, Biology, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Personal & Professional Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Drama & Theatre, General Engineering, Healthcare Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nursing (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology, Publishing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire
£17,330

University of Lancashire is about £2,520 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Lancashire
£19,250

University of Lancashire is about £600 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 Lancashire

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£35,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    87%Satisfaction71%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    91%Satisfaction97%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction96%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    89%Satisfaction89%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    77%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    95%Satisfaction79%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    78%Satisfaction92%

Showing the 12 largest of 42 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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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Lancashire

Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

100%

Deadline: N/A

Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

£500

Deadline: N/A

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

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Deadline: N/A

Estranged Student Support

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Deadline: N/A

Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £2,520 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: University of Lancashire is about £600 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 Lancashire?

Both universities teach 56 subject areas: Business Studies, Law, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology and 44 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £35,000 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 87% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Lancashire lists 363 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 15 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Applied Psychology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry and 7 more.

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

University of Lancashire teaches 26 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Management, Social Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Safety & Mining Engineering and 18 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses