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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Roehampton

London · 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.

7/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 7 categories

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3/10

Roehampton

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 7 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Roehampton is ahead on established, satisfaction, international.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Roehampton at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Roehampton both teach 41 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Business & Management (General). Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Roehampton offers 296 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £2,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £8,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Roehampton is higher in 13 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 8, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in Mental Health Nursing: £30,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £22,500 from University of Roehampton. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 12 and University of Roehampton in 11, with 1 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
#801
#53
Guardian UK
#77
1969
Established
1841
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 Roehampton

83.5%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
79.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
46.5%

International

International student share

305
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
5

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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Roehampton

60 countries · 46.5% international

  • 🇮🇳India45.8%
  • 🌐Nepal20.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.4%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%
  • 🇨🇳China2.6%

Subjects

41 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 Roehampton

Also taught at both: Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Education Studies, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied Psychology, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Human Resource Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, English Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Children's Nursing, Computing & IT, Health & Social Care, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing, General Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Roehampton

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 Roehampton
£16,950

University of Roehampton is about £2,900 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Roehampton
£11,250

University of Roehampton is about £8,600 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 Roehampton

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction89%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction78%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    77%Satisfaction83%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction71%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    78%Satisfaction81%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    91%Satisfaction70%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    83%Satisfaction94%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    94%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction66%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    98%Satisfaction98%

  • Marketing

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

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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

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Deadline: N/A

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University of Roehampton

Fulbright-University of Roehampton Postgraduate Award in Dance

100%

Deadline: N/A

Academic Excellence Scholarship

£3,000

Deadline: N/A

Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

£2,500

Deadline: N/A

Care Leaver Bursary

£2,000

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Travel Bursary

£40

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Roehampton: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,950 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £2,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £11,250 at University of Roehampton: University of Roehampton is about £8,600 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 Roehampton?

Both universities teach 41 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, English Literature, Media & Film Studies and 29 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £26,500 from University of Roehampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 89% at University of Roehampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Roehampton lists 296 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 30 subject areas that University of Roehampton does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Mathematics, Physical Geography & Climate, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences and 22 more.

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

University of Roehampton teaches 15 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Applied Computing, Film Production & Cinematography, Theology & Religious Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Journalism and 7 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Roehampton296 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses