Northumbria University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

About the University

Northumbria University (NU) includes campuses in London and Amsterdam in addition to its main campus in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is consistently ranked as the best city in the UK for students. Rutherford College, which was established in 1880, is where the university got its origins.  Its principal address is '110-114 Middlesex St, London E1 7HT, United Kingdom'. Modern, research-heavy Northumbria University has a worldwide reputation for academic excellence. In the Times Higher Education Awards, it received the title of UK University of the Year 2022. A few of the university’s notable alumni are Sting, Vera Baird, Jony Ive, and Victoria Pendleton. 

Northumbria University Highlight

The following information about the university is in table format:

Type of University (Public/Private)	Public Research University
Total Student Population	33,500
Percentage of International Student Population	23%
Acceptance Rate	65%
Student-Faculty Ratio	14:7
Number of Campuses (Domestic + International)	4
Number of Scholarships Awarded
Official Website	https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/

 About Campus and Accommodation

The campus of Northumbria University is split across three towns and four different locations. The university has two campuses—City Campus and Coach Lane Campus—in its Newcastle upon Tyne estate. Additionally, two more recent campuses of Northumbria University are located in London and Amsterdam. Over the past few years, the institution has invested more than 250 million pounds in improving its campuses. With high-speed internet, the student hub is furnished with 100 PCs and 15 Apple Macs. Additionally, the City Campus features a sports center with a variety of athletic gear.

The following table shows the per week cost of the NU residences available for student accommodation. 

Residence	Cost (£) per week
Stephenson	94.19
Glenamara	106.96
Claude Gibb- Catered	139.02
Quay Point	Unavailable
Byron Central	Unavailable
Winn	143.78
Trinity Square	142.03
New Bridge	Unavailable
Camden Court	158.31

Northumbria University Global Ranking

According to QS Topuniversities, Northumbria University is ranked #651-700 in the QS World University Rankings and #301-330 in the QS WUR Ranking By Subject. It ranks #501-550 in the QS Sustainability Ranking and #251-300 in the Graduate Employability Ranking. According to Times Higher Education (THE), NU ranks 501-650th in the World University Rankings 2023. 

Acceptance Rate of the University

The admissions process at Northumbria University is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 65% in most years. However, the rate of acceptance is not fixed and varies from time to time. 

Top Courses Offered at Northumbria University

Applicants are given a wide range of subject areas to choose from. 

The table below gives you a glance at the course fees for the top undergraduate courses at Northumbria University. 

Course	Full Course Fee (£)
International Year One Business	19,000
BSc (Hons)	19,000
BA (Hons) Business Enterprise, Creation and Management (Top-Up)	19,000
BA (Hons) International Banking and Finance (Top-Up)	19,000
BSc Global Business Management (Top Up)	19,000
BSc Global Business Management (Logistics and Supply Chain) (Top-Up)	19,000
BSc Global Business Management (Marketing) (Top-Up)	19,000
BSc Global Business Management (Marketing) (Top-Up)	19,000
BSc International Banking and Finance (Top-Up)	19,000
BSc International Tourism, Hospitality and Events (Top-Up)	19,000

The table below gives you a glance at the course fees for the top postgraduate courses at Northumbria University. 

Course	Full Course Fee (£)
Business Graduate	6,750
Arts, Design and Social Sciences	17,500
Conservation of Fine Art MA	38,000
Business and Finance Courses (1 Year)	19,000
Business and Finance Courses (2 Years)	22,000
Law Courses	12,300 to £20,500
Computing, Engineering and Environment Courses (1 Year)	19,000
Computing, Engineering and Environment Courses (2 Years)	22,000
Health and Science Courses	17,500 to  £22,000

Northumbria University Admission Process

Applicants seeking admission to Northumbria University should be aware of the following guidelines:

• UCAS.com is where undergraduate home applications should be sent.
• Using NU's course search, undergraduate applicants from outside the EU and from abroad can apply online.
• Through the course search option of NU, all Postgraduate applications can be submitted online.

Documents Required for Northumbria University

The following documents are necessary for applying to the undergraduate courses at Northumbria University. 

• Official transcripts from high school. 
• Mandatory certificate of Standard XII
• Passport
• Identity proof
• English Language Proficiency proof

The following documents are necessary for applying to the postgraduate courses at Northumbria University. 

• Academic transcripts
• References
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume
• English Language Proficiency proof
• UG Degree certificates for some Indian cities

Exam Requirements for Northumbria University

The following are the exam requirements for applying to the degree programs of Northumbria University. 

• In order to have a decent chance of being admitted to Northumbria University in the United Kingdom, applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.
• International applicants must secure at least 65% in their last high school (equivalent to standard XII) examination. 
• NU requires students to secure at least 6.0 in IELTS. 
• Students must also secure a total of 89 in the TOEFL test. 

Northumbria University Cost of Attendance

Students must pay various living expenses in the United Kingdom in addition to their tuition. The table below provides an estimate of average expenditures. These can change based on a student's lifestyle.

Expenses	Average Cost (£)
Tuition	19,000
Accommodation	>55,000
Others	50,000

Available Scholarships for Northumbria University

International and domestic students can receive financial aid from Northumbria University through bursaries and scholarships. The following scholarships are currently granted.

1. UG Sanctuary Scholarship
2. PG Sanctuary Scholarship
3. Northumbria Global Scholarship
4. The Bar Scholarship
5. International Alumni Scholarship
6. NU & AUAS Postgraduate Scholarship

Placements at Northumbria University

The fact that 96% of the graduates of Northumbria University are employed or enrolled in further education and that Northumbria placed in the seventh position in the UK for the percentage of graduates holding professional employment is not surprising.

According to QS World University Rankings' 2022 the Global Employability Ranking, Northumbria University is ranked in #251-300. Numerous optional or mandatory placements are undertaken by Northumbria University students. These can include a third-year full-time placement, part-time jobs, summer jobs, or short-term project work. The placements provide at least 12,700 GBP annually.

Top UK Universities

University Name	Acceptance Rate	Ranking	University Type
University of Oxford	17.50%	4	Public
University of Cambridge	21%	2	Public
Coventry University	32.00%	700	Public
University of East London	56%	1000	Public
University of Hertfordshire	70%	1000	Public
University of Birmingham	13.5%-15%	91	Public
Imperial College London	14% - 15%	6	Public
University of Glasgow	74.30%	100	Public
University of Leeds	77%	86	Public
University of Leicester	71.20%	279	Public
University of Bristol	67.00%	61	Public
Kings College London	13.00%	37	Public
Birmingham City University	50%-53%	1200	Public
Brunel University	70%	412	Public
Teesside University	31%	1001	Public
University of West London	4.00%	107	Public
University of Roehampton	42.00%	1577	Public
University of Portsmouth	90.00%	750	Public
Queen Mary University of London	43.60%	125	Public
Northumbria University	65.00%	651-700	Public
De Montfort University	45.00%	1000	Public
Cardiff University	20%	187	Public
Middlesex University	57%	799	Public
Nottingham Trent University	15%	1000	Public
University of Nottingham	11%	114	Private
University of Westminster	18%	1702	Public
Leeds Beckett University	80%	1200	Public
University of Strathclyde	42.00%	325	Public
University of Exeter	87.50%	163	Public
University College London	26.00%	8	Public