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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

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 South Wales is ahead on established, satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of South Wales at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of South Wales both teach 44 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Law. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £3,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 22 and University of South Wales in 8, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £32,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 31 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of South Wales is higher in 21 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#1201
#401
THE World
#1201
#53
Guardian UK
#83
1969
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

83.5%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
22%

International

International student share

305
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
23

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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South Wales

71 countries · 22% international

  • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
  • 🇮🇳India16.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

Subjects

44 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 South Wales

Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Social Work, History, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Music, Biology, Chemistry, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Midwifery, Biomedical Sciences, English Studies, Fine Art, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Politics & International Relations, Human Geography & Environment, Human Resource Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of South Wales

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 South Wales
£16,200

University of South Wales is about £3,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of South Wales
£17,900

University of South Wales is about £1,950 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 South Wales

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    83%Satisfaction91%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    73%Satisfaction96%

  • Psychology (General)

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

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    87%Satisfaction90%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    83%Satisfaction87%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
    77%Satisfaction94%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
    81%Satisfaction88%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    86%Satisfaction94%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
    88%Satisfaction97%

  • Nursing (General)

    £28,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
    84%Satisfaction83%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
    78%Satisfaction83%

Showing the 12 largest of 31 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 South Wales

USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

100%

Deadline: Jul 2027

USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

100%

Deadline: N/A

Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

100%

Deadline: Jul 2026

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,200 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £3,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,900 at University of South Wales: University of South Wales is about £1,950 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 South Wales?

Both universities teach 44 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Psychology (General), Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Healthcare Science, Building & Construction, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Teacher Training, Nursing (General) and 32 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £19,000 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 91% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of South Wales offer more courses?

University of South Wales lists 331 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 27 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including English Literature, Mathematics, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, Adult Nursing, Applied Psychology, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 19 more.

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

University of South Wales teaches 19 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Community & Specialist Nursing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Computing, Information Systems & Data Science, Management and 11 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses