Northumbria University
Upcoming Intake
Sep 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 18,250 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Highlights
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.
Northumbria University offers on-campus accommodation to all new undergraduate students who apply by the deadline. On-campus housing includes modern amenities, fully furnished rooms, communal kitchens, and social spaces.
Students in senior years often rent together in private accommodation. The university provides resourceful links and living costs are relatively low in Northumbria compared to other parts of the UK.
Its teaching is renowned for quality and relevance, delivered by research-active academics who are recognised experts in their field. The Union building features three award-winning bars and it's the venue for some of the biggest club nights and gigs in Newcastle. International students are in company with people from all over the world, with 125 countries represented in its vast student community.
Campuses
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.
Ranking
by QS
535
by THE
501–600
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.
