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Public university

Northumbria University

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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QS ranking
548
Acceptance rate
26%
Tuition fee
USD21,450/ year

Study background

University introduction

Northumbria University is located in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom. Its most popular subjects include Business and management (non-specific), Psychology (non-specific), Sociology, Building and Law. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 26,000 students.

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    Cyprus

  3. 3.

    Malaysia

  4. 4.

    Kuwait

  5. 5.

    Lithuania

Student gender

In this university

45%
55%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

18 : 1
18 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

12 : 1
12 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

16 : 1
16 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 331.5 mn

Endowment

-

University website

Subject information

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Business and management (non-specific)

  2. 2.

    Psychology (non-specific)

  3. 3.

    Sociology

  4. 4.

    Building

  5. 5.

    Law

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

2

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

875acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

41

Average number of crimes in state

47

Health support

In this university

1,763 : 1
1,763 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

866 : 1
866 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

957 : 1
957 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Sports

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Arts

Number of national league teams

39

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

4

Football / Track fields

6

Basketball courts

1

Squash courts

3

Badminton courts

20

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

7

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
5,850
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
79 - 85%
Temperature
2°
9°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
78 - 79%
Temperature
4°
17°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
79 - 82%
Temperature
6°
19°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
84 - 86%
Temperature
2°
13°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Newcastle Airport

Distance between airport and university

12 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 3 - 5
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 25 - 30

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

301 - 500

Score

27.5

Staff in career centre

In this university

862 : 1
862 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

668 : 1
668 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,135 : 1
1,135 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

50

Average numbers of services

4