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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 9 datapoints

We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Staffordshire

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Staffordshire is ahead on established, employment.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Staffordshire both teach 40 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Business & Management (General). Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £2,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £2,350 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 20 and University of Staffordshire in 5, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £29,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 11 and University of Staffordshire in 10, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
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#401
THE World
#1201
#53
Guardian UK
#92
1969
Established
1914
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 Staffordshire

83.5%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
4.1%

International

International student share

305
287

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
1

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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Staffordshire

26 countries · 4.1% international

  • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
  • 🇮🇳India19.9%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
  • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
  • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

Subjects

40 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 Staffordshire

Also taught at both: Biomedical Sciences, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Education Studies, Fine Art, Teacher Training, Adult Nursing, Civil Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Health & Social Care, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Midwifery, Music, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Childhood & Youth Studies, Human Resource Management, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Staffordshire

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 Staffordshire
£17,090

University of Staffordshire is about £2,760 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Staffordshire
£17,500

University of Staffordshire is about £2,350 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 Staffordshire

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
    91%Satisfaction88%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction84%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    77%Satisfaction63%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    87%Satisfaction75%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    84%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    86%Satisfaction93%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
    79%Satisfaction75%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
    89%SatisfactionNo data

  • Forensic Science

    £22,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    84%Satisfaction88%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
    89%Satisfaction99%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 shared subjects with published outcomes.

Scholarships for International Students

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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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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Staffordshire

Smart Scholarship

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £2,760 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: University of Staffordshire is about £2,350 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 Staffordshire?

Both universities teach 40 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Business & Management (General), Business Studies, Computer Science, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Marketing, Social Work, Forensic Science and 28 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Staffordshire better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £19,000 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 88% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Staffordshire lists 287 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 31 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including English Literature, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 23 more.

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

University of Staffordshire teaches 12 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Film Production & Cinematography, Applied Computing, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Management, Biotechnology and 4 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses