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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. Northumbria guarantees real-world experience on every undergraduate course. The university drives social mobility, enabling students from low participation backgrounds to find highly skilled jobs.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate70%Postgraduate30%
Study mode
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Full-time86%Part-time14%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK76%International23%EU1%
Student gender
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Male 49%Female 51%
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 2027
Overall ranking
37th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000690 69%37th
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Entry standards
/ Max 208122 59%53rd
9 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%82nd
7 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.06 76%54th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.68 68%21st
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922433 53%45th
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2556896 35%40th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.313.645th
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Continuation
/ Max 10088.1 88%96th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10075.1 75%52nd
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10076.4 76%44th
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Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Childhood & Youth Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Forensic Science
- Geography & Environmental Science
- History
- Information Technology & Systems
- Law
- Manufacturing & Production Engineering
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Physics & Astronomy
- Physiotherapy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Tourism, Transport, Travel & Heritage Studies
Overall ranking
62nd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10077.3 77%62nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 209114 54%38th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.06 76%90th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.79 70%53rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10083.0 83%91st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10068.0 68%38th
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Campus locations
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Northumbria is an innovative, pioneering university. It pursues new thinking, forges strong partnerships, creates and shares new knowledge, and finds solutions to tackle tomorrow’s challenges head-on. Northumbria believes in hands-on, real-world learning and offers many opportunities for placements and study or work abroad to help you stand out to future employers. The university's teaching is well known for its quality and relevance, with real-world learning integrated into courses. Northumbria also has exceptional facilities for study and leisure, along with a wide range of clubs and societies to get involved in.
You will not only graduate from Northumbria with a degree but also many skills and experiences that will help shape your CV and make you employable. If you decide to go straight into work, the Graduate Futures team can support you through CV writing workshops, one-to-one sessions, and more. But, if you’d prefer to stay in education, you can choose to do a master’s degree or PhD to become an expert in your field.
Newcastle is a vibrant student city with something for everyone, and Northumbria University is right at the heart of it. Northumbria Students’ Union has a huge range of societies that you can join, as well as facilities you can enjoy with friends, such as bars, cafes, and study spaces. At Northumbria, there are many opportunities to meet new people, gain new experiences, and learn new skills.