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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Winchester

Winchester · Guardian UK #106

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.

7/9

Northumbria

scored higher in 7 categories

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2/9

Winchester

scored higher in 2 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 7 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University of Winchester is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Winchester at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Winchester both teach 32 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Computer Science and Design & Fashion. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Winchester offers 131 courses across 42 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £3,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £2,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Winchester is higher in 12 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £20,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £25,500 from University of Winchester. Of the 24 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 13 and University of Winchester in 10, 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
#106
1969
Established
1840
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 Winchester

83.5%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£31,000
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86.1%
84.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
5.1%

International

International student share

305
131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
1

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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Winchester

25 countries · 5.1% international

  • 🇺🇸United States17.1%
  • 🇳🇴Norway15.7%
  • 🇮🇳India14.3%
  • 🇯🇵Japan8.6%
  • 🇨🇳China4.3%

Subjects

32 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 Winchester

Also taught at both: Accounting, Education Studies, Music, Politics & International Relations, Adult Nursing, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Mental Health Nursing, Children's Nursing, Creative Writing, Forensic Science, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Winchester

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 Winchester
£16,700

University of Winchester is about £3,150 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Winchester
£17,450

University of Winchester is about £2,400 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 Winchester

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
    87%Satisfaction53%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
    91%Satisfaction48%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    83%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
    73%Satisfaction88%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction84%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    98%Satisfaction86%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
    94%Satisfaction90%

  • Marketing

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

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
    89%Satisfaction80%

  • Media & Film Studies

    £21,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
    89%Satisfaction85%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
    84%Satisfaction86%

  • Teacher Training

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
    88%Satisfaction92%

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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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Winchester

Winchester Widening Participation Bursary

£750

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Winchester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £16,700 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £3,150 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,450 at University of Winchester: University of Winchester is about £2,400 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 Winchester?

Both universities teach 32 subject areas: Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Sociology & Criminology, History, English Literature, Marketing, Social Work, Media & Film Studies, Psychology (General) and 20 more.

Is Northumbria University, Newcastle or University of Winchester 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 Winchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 48% at University of Winchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and University of Winchester lists 131 courses.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 39 subject areas that University of Winchester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Mathematics, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Physical Geography & Climate, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics and 31 more.

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

University of Winchester teaches 10 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Archaeology, Software Engineering, Theology & Religious Studies, Anthropology, Geography (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Management and 2 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Winchester131 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses