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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/7
Northumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Built Environment
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (established, international, courses, scholarship). University of the Built Environment is ahead on satisfaction, employment, graduate salary.
Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of the Built Environment at a glance
Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of the Built Environment both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Building & Construction and Architecture. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of the Built Environment offers 10 courses across 5 subject areas.
In Building & Construction, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University of the Built Environment is higher.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Built Environment
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
Built Environment
1 countries · 0.1% international
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong100%
Subjects
2 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 Built Environment
Building & Construction
Architecture
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
Only at University of the Built Environment
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 Built Environment
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of the Built Environment yet.
Postgraduate
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
- University of the Built Environment
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University of the Built Environment 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 the Built Environment
Building & Construction
£30,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNorthumbria 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
University of the Built Environment
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Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of the Built Environment: common questions
What subjects can you study at both Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of the Built Environment?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Building & Construction and Architecture.
Does Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of the Built Environment offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of the Built Environment lists 10 courses.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at University of the Built Environment?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 69 subject areas that University of the Built Environment does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, English Literature, Social Work and 61 more.
What can you study at University of the Built Environment but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
University of the Built Environment teaches 3 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Chemical Engineering, Management and Planning & Housing.
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