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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Stirling

Stirling · QS World #560

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.

6/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 6 categories

VS

3/9

Stirling

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, courses, scholarship). University of Stirling is ahead on ranking, established, satisfaction.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Stirling at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Stirling both teach 38 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Sociology & Criminology. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Stirling offers 254 courses across 60 subject areas.

Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 9 and University of Stirling in 9, with 6 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 Stirling. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Stirling is higher in 14 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 9, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#560
#401
THE World
#501
#53
Guardian UK
#50
1969
Established
1967
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 Stirling

83.5%
85%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
18.4%

International

International student share

305
254

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
0

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

Stirling

75 countries · 18.4% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.1%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan15%
  • 🇺🇸United States13.6%
  • 🇨🇳China7.6%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%

Subjects

38 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 Stirling

Also taught at both: Economics, Business & Management (General), Environmental Sciences, Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Physical Geography & Climate, Biology, Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Education Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Human Resource Management, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Human Geography & Environment, Publishing, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Linguistics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Public Health & Epidemiology.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Stirling

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 Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Stirling
No data

We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Stirling yet.

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 Stirling

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
    83%Satisfaction80%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
    87%Satisfaction68%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction86%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction87%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction84%

  • History

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

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    92%Satisfaction93%

  • Accounting

    £25,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
    78%Satisfaction85%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
    89%Satisfaction84%

  • Mathematics

    £27,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    85%Satisfaction73%

  • English Studies

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    94%Satisfaction93%

Showing the 12 largest of 24 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

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Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Stirling

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Stirling: common questions

What subjects can you study at both Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Stirling?

Both universities teach 38 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, History, Politics & International Relations, Accounting, Media & Film Studies, Mathematics, English Studies and 26 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £26,000 from University of Stirling. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 80% at University of Stirling. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Stirling lists 254 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 33 subject areas that University of Stirling does not, including Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Building & Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 25 more.

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

University of Stirling teaches 22 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including French, Journalism, Philosophy, Ecology & Conservation, Humanities, Planning & Housing, Spanish & Portuguese, Veterinary Medicine and 14 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Stirling254 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses