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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of the Arts London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 11 datapoints

We looked at 11 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Northumbria

scored higher in 9 categories

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2/11

Arts London

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 9 of 11 categories where both have data (ranking, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on ranking, international.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of the Arts London at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of the Arts London both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Business Studies and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,040 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 5 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 2. The widest gap is in Architecture: £21,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £28,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 5 and University of the Arts London in 1, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#851
#401
THE World
#1501
#53
Guardian UK
#52
1969
Established
1986
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 the Arts London

83.5%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
80.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
54%

International

International student share

305
183

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%
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Arts London

84 countries · 54% international

  • 🇨🇳China55.7%
  • 🇮🇳India6%
  • 🇺🇸United States4.4%
  • 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%

Subjects

17 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 the Arts London

Also taught at both: Creative Writing, Publishing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of the Arts London

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 the Arts London
£30,890

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,040 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of the Arts London
£30,890

Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,040 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 the Arts London

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    87%Satisfaction80%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    79%Satisfaction79%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    96%Satisfaction76%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Fine Art

    £18,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    77%Satisfaction79%

  • Architecture

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
    90%Satisfaction81%

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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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of the Arts London: common questions

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Northumbria University, Newcastle is about £11,040 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 the Arts London?

Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Business Studies, Computer Science, Marketing, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Architecture, Business & Management (General), Music, Psychology (General), Economics and 5 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?

Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of the Arts London offer more courses?

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Arts London lists 183 courses.

What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University of the Arts London?

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 54 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History, Building & Construction and 46 more.

What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?

University of the Arts London teaches 12 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Management, Cultural Studies, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations and 4 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of the Arts London183 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses