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Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528

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University of Worcester

Worcester · THE World #1501

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

VS

3/7

Worcester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (ranking, employment, international, graduate salary). University of Worcester is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Worcester at a glance

Northumbria University, Newcastle and University of Worcester both teach 49 subject areas, the largest being Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Computer Science. Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas; University of Worcester offers 305 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £2,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £950 a year cheaper.

Of the 33 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 23 and University of Worcester in 7, with 3 about level. The widest gap is in History: £23,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, against £18,500 from University of Worcester. Of the 34 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Worcester is higher in 20 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 12, with 2 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
#1501
#53
Guardian UK
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1969
Established
1946
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 Worcester

83.5%
87.8%

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%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

24.5%
15.1%

International

International student share

305
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

7
39

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

Worcester

38 countries · 15.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India50.2%
  • 🌐Nepal15.1%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.3%
  • 🇬🇭Ghana1.5%
  • 🇺🇸United States1.5%

Subjects

49 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 Worcester

Also taught at both: Business & Management (General), Health & Social Care, Environmental Sciences, Marketing, Biochemistry, Physical Geography & Climate, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Adult Nursing, Biology, English Language, Forensic Science, Mathematics, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre, Finance & Actuarial Science, Fine Art, Accounting, Applied Psychology, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Children's Nursing, English Studies, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Applied Biology & Human Biology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Creative Writing, Human Resource Management, Music, Specialist Clinical Nursing.

Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle

Only at University of Worcester

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 Worcester
£17,200

University of Worcester is about £2,650 a year cheaper.

Postgraduate

Northumbria University, Newcastle
£19,850
University of Worcester
£18,900

University of Worcester is about £950 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 Worcester

  • Business Studies

    £26,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
    83%Satisfaction62%

  • Sport & Exercise Sciences

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    83%Satisfaction95%

  • Computer Science

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
    87%Satisfaction92%

  • Design & Fashion

    £22,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
    91%Satisfaction93%

  • Law

    £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
    73%Satisfaction90%

  • Sociology & Criminology

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
    78%Satisfaction89%

  • Psychology (General)

    £21,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
    84%Satisfaction85%

  • English Literature

    £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
    94%Satisfaction89%

  • Social Work

    £20,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    89%Satisfaction100%

  • History

    £23,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
    98%Satisfaction98%

  • Media & Film Studies

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

  • Teacher Training

    £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
    88%SatisfactionNo data

Showing the 12 largest of 35 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

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Deadline: N/A

Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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University of Worcester

Molly Haughton Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Amity Le Grange Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Emily Bennett Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Eva Baldwin Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

Imogen Stanley Scholarship

£1,000

Deadline: N/A

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FAQ

Northumbria University, Newcastle vs University of Worcester: common questions

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

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £17,200 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £2,650 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,850 a year at Northumbria University, Newcastle and £18,900 at University of Worcester: University of Worcester is about £950 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 Worcester?

Both universities teach 49 subject areas: Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Psychology (General), English Literature, Social Work, History, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies and 37 more.

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

Business Studies graduates earn a median £26,000 three years after graduating from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and £23,500 from University of Worcester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 83% at Northumbria University, Newcastle and 62% at University of Worcester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 22 subject areas that University of Worcester does not, including Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Economics, Mechanical Engineering, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 14 more.

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

University of Worcester teaches 19 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Journalism, Medical Sciences, Software Engineering, Anatomy & Pathology, Cultural Studies, Ecology & Conservation, Games Design & Computer Animation and 11 more.

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Northumbria University, Newcastle305 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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University of Worcester305 courses · 39 scholarshipsBrowse Courses