Summary
Northumbria is a research-intensive university that unlocks potential for all, changing lives regionally, nationally and internationally. It's the place to study courses shaped by world-leading research, delivered by Northumbria's inspirational academics.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate67%Postgraduate33%
Study mode
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Full-time83%Part-time17%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK78%International17%EU5%
Student gender
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Male 47%Female 53%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2024
Overall ranking
36th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000689 69%36th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212142 67%44th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.84 77%88th
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Research quality
/ Max 43.06 76%55th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.68 68%21st
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Academic services spend
/ Max 30331696 56%65th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2103613 29%72nd
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 10.315.559th
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Continuation
/ Max 10089.8 90%95th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10075.3 75%42nd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10077.3 77%42nd
Subject League Tables 2024
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- Forensic Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
38th out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10082.4 82%38th
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Entry standards
/ Max 227143 63%30th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.02 80%38th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.79 70%53rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.1 91%73rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10061.0 61%52nd
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Many of their degrees can be taken with a placement or sandwich year, there are also opportunities to go abroad to study or work, allowing you to gain valuable employability skills and broaden your horizons. Combined with the many course combinations available, high-quality teaching and facilities, and a wealth of clubs and societies to join, you’ll have no problem finding the right fit for you. Find Northumbria University, Newcastle on our league tables to see where they rank across different measures.
If you are keen to stay in education, an undergraduate degree means you can go on to a master's degree or a PhD to become an expert in your field of interest. Studies have shown that graduates have a higher average salary compared to non-graduates.
Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. 24-hour security is also available on campus. Several rooms are adapted for disabled students in accessible halls.