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1877
Founded
535
QS Ranking
86%
Acceptance Rate
  • Upcoming Intake

    Sep 2025

  • Tution Fee

    Starts from 18,250 GBP

  • English Requirement

    IELTS, TOEFL

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Northumbria University has been in existence as a university since 1992 but its origins lie in Rutherford College, which was founded back in 1877. Its main campus is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne but also has campuses in London and Amsterdam, making it a very international university. 

More than 26,000 students choose Northumbria every year, including those from 100 countries around the world. In recent years its campuses have had more than £200m invested in new buildings and refurbishments.

 

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Campuses

Newcastle

Newcastle is consistently ranked as one of the best cities in the UK for students. Based in Newcastle, it offers students the chance to enjoy one of the most famous cities for nightlife in the UK. The university breaks down monthly cost of living examples so students can better live on a budget, with the area enjoying a relatively low cost of living compared to major UK cities.

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Ranking

  • QS

    by QS

    535

  • THE

    by THE

    501–600

  • GUARDIAN

    by GUARDIAN

    38

FAQs

Generally, Northumbria University requires an overall IELTS band score of 6.0 and above, with no individual score lower than 5.5 for the undergraduate courses. For postgraduate taught programmes, a band score of 6.5 and above is required, with no individual score lower than 5.5 and for Postgraduate research programmes the band score was 6.5 with at least 5.5 in the minimum component. This is applicable to international students from most countries.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Physics, Design, and Education are all widely-regarded courses at Northumbria University.

Northumbria University offers blue chip placement opportunities with reputable employers such as Hewlett Packard and GlaxoSmithKline.

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