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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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.

5/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

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4/9

West London

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 5 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, graduate salary, scholarship). University of West London is ahead on established, satisfaction, international, courses.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of West London at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of West London both teach 46 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Music. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £3,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £2,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 28 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 16 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 8, with 4 about level. The widest gap is in Nutrition & Dietetics: £22,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £31,000 from University of West London. Of the 29 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of West London is higher in 21 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 7, 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
#108
1969
Established
1860
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 West London

83.5%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
27.1%

International

International student share

305
338

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

West London

64 countries · 27.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India47.8%
  • 🌐Nepal33.1%
  • 🇨🇳China2%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

Subjects

46 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 West London

Also taught at both: Mathematics, Psychology (General), Social Work, Physics, Accounting, Business & Management (General), Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Midwifery, Architecture, Education Studies, Learning Disabilities Nursing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Biology & Human Biology, Forensic Science, Human Resource Management, Mental Health Nursing, Politics & International Relations, Applied Psychology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Health & Social Care, Childhood & Youth Studies, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computing & IT, Nursing (General), Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of West 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 West London
£16,750

University of West London is about £3,100 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of West London
£17,250

University of West London is about £2,600 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 West London

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    91%Satisfaction81%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
    87%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
    73%Satisfaction85%

  • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
    66%Satisfaction94%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    89%Satisfaction94%

  • Building & Construction

    £30,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    81%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
    78%Satisfaction88%

  • Civil Engineering

    £29,000Salary (3 years)£29,000
    83%Satisfaction83%

  • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

    £29,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    86%Satisfaction88%

  • Drama & Theatre

    £18,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    96%Satisfaction92%

  • Adult Nursing

    £28,000Salary (3 years)£31,500
    84%Satisfaction86%

Showing the 12 largest of 29 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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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of West London: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,750 at University of West London: University of West London is about £3,100 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,250 at University of West London: University of West London is about £2,600 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 West London?

Both universities teach 46 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Music, Computer Science, Law, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Building & Construction, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 34 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £22,500 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 88% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of West London lists 338 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 25 subject areas that University of West London does not, including English Literature, History, Physical Geography & Climate, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, Counselling & Psychotherapy, English Studies and 17 more.

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

University of West London teaches 22 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Information Systems & Data Science, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, Pharmacology and 14 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses