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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

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.

1/11

Northumbria

scored higher in 1 category

VS

10/11

Leeds

scored higher in 10 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Leeds leads in 10 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, Russell Group, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Leeds at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Leeds both teach 59 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Civil Engineering. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £13,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,650 a year cheaper.

Of the 37 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 34 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 3. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £42,000 from University of Leeds. Of the 38 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 23 and University of Leeds 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
#77
#401
THE World
#118
#53
Guardian UK
#15
1969
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

83.5%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
31.5%

International

International student share

305
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
13

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

Leeds

105 countries · 31.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China49.5%
  • 🇮🇳India9.6%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

Subjects

59 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 Leeds

Also taught at both: English Literature, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Education Studies, Marketing, Personal & Professional Development, Business & Management (General), Social Work, Drama & Theatre, English Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition & Dietetics, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Finance & Actuarial Science, Linguistics, Physical Geography & Climate, Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Fine Art, Teacher Training, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Human Resource Management, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health & Epidemiology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Children's Nursing, English Language, General Engineering, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Clinical & Health Psychology, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing, Healthcare Science, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Leeds

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 Leeds
£33,700

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £13,850 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Leeds
£31,500

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,650 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 Leeds

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£42,000
    87%Satisfaction79%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction87%

  • Physics

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    93%Satisfaction89%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    73%Satisfaction87%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    86%Satisfaction92%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
    78%Satisfaction82%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    97%Satisfaction85%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    98%Satisfaction94%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    85%Satisfaction83%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£36,000
    70%Satisfaction88%

Showing the 12 largest of 38 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

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

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University of Leeds

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

100%

Deadline: N/A

Global Community Bursary

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Sanctuary Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Leeds: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £13,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,650 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 Leeds?

Both universities teach 59 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Physics, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Economics and 47 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £36,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 84% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Leeds lists 579 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 12 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Building & Construction, Accounting, Forensic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Applied Biology & Human Biology and 4 more.

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

University of Leeds teaches 51 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Philosophy, Management, Ancient Languages, Asian Languages & Studies, Geology & Earth Sciences, Medical Imaging, Theology & Religious Studies, Biomedical Engineering and 43 more.

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