United Kingdom
Northumbria University
Tuition fee
£17,500–£20,000/year
QS ranking
650
University ranking
Top 100 Young Universities
Northumbria University is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, founded in 1969 with historical roots dating back to 1880. It serves around 35,000 students at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, including over 10,000 international students from 137 countries.
Academic programs
Tuition Fees (2025–26)
Undergraduate
£17,500–£20,000/year
Postgraduate
£17,000–£22,000/year
PhD
~£17,500–£21,000/year (subject-specific)
Scholarships
Various scholarship opportunities
International Academic Scholarships
automatic based on merit
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
PG
GREAT Scholarships
selected countries
Early payment discounts
available
Rankings
QS
Top 650 globally (2026)
THE Young Universities
Top 100 Young Universities (2025)
#23 in UK for research power
(REF 2021)
Top 10 in UK for graduate start-ups
Student Life & Campus
Campuses
Newcastle campus in vibrant student city; also London campus (business-focused)
Student societies & clubs
100+ student societies & sports clubs
Accommodation
Purpose-built student accommodation available
Support services
Multicultural support services, academic tutoring, mental health & career guidance
Visa support
Tier 4 visa support and arrival orientation
Affordability
Newcastle ranked among top 5 most affordable student cities in the UK
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