Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

N
Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

U
University of Westminster, London

London · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 10 datapoints

We looked at 10 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

5/10

Northumbria

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

5/10

Westminster

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Westminster, London are evenly matched: each leads in 5 of 10 categories where both have data. Northumbria University, Newcastle is ahead on ranking, employment, scholarship; University of Westminster, London on established, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Westminster, London both teach 39 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Design & Fashion and Law. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Westminster, London offers 322 courses across 64 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £1,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Westminster, London is higher in 21 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Biomedical Sciences: £28,500 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £22,500 from University of Westminster, London. Of the 26 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Westminster, London is higher in 14 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 12.

World & National Rankings

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

#528
QS World
#851
#401
THE World
#801
#53
Guardian UK
#107
1969
Established
1838
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 Westminster, London

83.5%
83.6%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£31,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
78.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
30.3%

International

International student share

305
322

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
6

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

Westminster

108 countries · 30.3% international

  • 🇮🇳India17.2%
  • 🇺🇸United States12.8%
  • 🇨🇳China11.9%
  • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
  • 🇮🇹Italy2.6%

Subjects

39 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 Westminster, London

Also taught at both: Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Accounting, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, English Language, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Writing, English Studies, Fine Art, Music, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Heritage & Conservation, Linguistics, Personal & Professional Development, Public Health & Epidemiology, Teacher Training, Human Resource Management, Cognitive & Experimental Psychology, Nursing (General), Publishing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Westminster, 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 Westminster, London
£17,600

University of Westminster, London is about £2,250 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Westminster, London
£18,000

University of Westminster, London is about £1,850 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 Westminster, London

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    83%Satisfaction88%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    91%Satisfaction85%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    73%Satisfaction86%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
    87%Satisfaction81%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Business & Management (General)

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
    77%Satisfaction69%

  • Architecture

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
    90%Satisfaction91%

  • Marketing

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£27,500
    79%Satisfaction85%

  • Politics & International Relations

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
    92%Satisfaction86%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    84%Satisfaction81%

Showing the 12 largest of 26 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

See details

Deadline: N/A

GEMS Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

See details

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

University of Westminster, London

Rees Jeffreys Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Brian Large Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

GREAT Scholarship

£10,000

Deadline: N/A

Chris Wilkinson Scholarship 2026–27

£5,000

Deadline: N/A

The Serum Institute Pathways to Excellence in Health and Life Sciences Programme for Home/UK Students

See details

Deadline: N/A

View all scholarships →

FAQ

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

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,600 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £2,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,000 at University of Westminster, London: University of Westminster, London is about £1,850 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 Westminster, London?

Both universities teach 39 subject areas: Business Studies, Design & Fashion, Law, Computer Science, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Architecture, Marketing, Politics & International Relations, Sociology & Criminology, English Literature, Psychology (General) and 27 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £25,500 from University of Westminster, London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 88% at University of Westminster, London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

University of Westminster, London lists 322 courses on CourseOptions and Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 32 subject areas that University of Westminster, London does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Social Work, Mathematics, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Mechanical Engineering, Adult Nursing, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 24 more.

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

University of Westminster, London teaches 25 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Planning & Housing, Film Production & Cinematography, Ancient Languages, Information Systems & Data Science, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism, Software Engineering and 17 more.

Ready to explore courses?

Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

N
Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
U
University of Westminster, London322 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses