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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of St Andrews

St Andrews · QS World #115

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.

1/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 1 category

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9/10

St Andrews

scored higher in 9 categories

Quick Verdict

University of St Andrews leads in 9 of 10 categories where both have data (ranking, established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on employment.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of St Andrews at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of St Andrews both teach 35 subject areas, the largest being History, Economics and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of St Andrews offers 1,157 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £7,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of St Andrews is higher in 16 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 1. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £25,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £51,500 from University of St Andrews. Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of St Andrews is higher in 11 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 5, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#115
#401
THE World
#162
#53
Guardian UK
#3
1969
Established
1413
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 St Andrews

83.5%
93.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£40,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
74.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
46.1%

International

International student share

305
1157

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
62

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

St Andrews

89 countries · 46.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States42.3%
  • 🇨🇳China9%
  • 🇩🇪Germany4%
  • 🇮🇳India4%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.2%

Subjects

35 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 St Andrews

Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Finance & Actuarial Science, Education Studies, Marketing, Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Human Geography & Environment, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Creative Writing, Environmental Sciences, Personal & Professional Development, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Computing & IT, Heritage & Conservation, Microbiology & Cell Biology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of St Andrews

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 St Andrews
£30,160

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,310 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of St Andrews
£27,200

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £7,350 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 St Andrews

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£28,500
    98%Satisfaction97%

  • Economics

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£39,000
    70%Satisfaction93%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£51,500
    87%Satisfaction93%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
    92%Satisfaction95%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£36,500
    85%Satisfaction94%

  • English Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
    94%Satisfaction92%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)No data
    89%Satisfaction95%

  • Biology

    £23,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
    78%Satisfaction96%

  • Chemistry

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
    97%Satisfaction94%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    84%Satisfaction89%

  • Physical Geography & Climate

    £24,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£34,000
    78%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 St Andrews

Applied Environmental Sciences MSc Awards - Women in Mining (WIM) UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Environmental Science MSc Awards - The Cunningham Scholarship UK

100%

Deadline: Jun 2026

Masters funding in Digital Health and Care

£10,000

Deadline: Jun 2026

School of Modern Languages Masters Scholarship

100%

Deadline: May 2026

University of Jordan Postgraduate Scholarships

100%

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of St Andrews: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £30,160 at University of St Andrews: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £10,310 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £27,200 at University of St Andrews: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £7,350 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 St Andrews?

Both universities teach 35 subject areas: History, Economics, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, English Studies, Media & Film Studies, Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology (General), Teacher Training and 23 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of St Andrews better for History?

History graduates earn a median £23,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £28,500 from University of St Andrews. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 97% at University of St Andrews. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of St Andrews offer more courses?

University of St Andrews lists 1,157 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 36 subject areas that University of St Andrews does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Social Work, Building & Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Accounting and 28 more.

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

University of St Andrews teaches 29 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including African & Middle Eastern Studies, French, German & Scandinavian Studies, Italian, Ancient Languages, Classical Studies, History of Art & Design, Theology & Religious Studies and 21 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of St Andrews1,157 courses · 62 scholarshipsBrowse Courses