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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. The university focuses on delivering experiential, real-world learning for most students and 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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Undergraduate64%Postgraduate36%
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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UK74%International24%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 46%Female 54%
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 2026
Overall ranking
37th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000685 69%37th
3 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215137 64%44th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.09 77%75th
7 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.06 76%54th
1 -
Research intensity
/ Max 10.68 68%21st
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37572094 56%51st
7 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164805 37%46th
19 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.714.344th
15 -
Continuation
/ Max 10087.4 87%91st
4 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10077.1 77%47th
2 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10077.4 77%46th
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Subject League Tables 2026
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Building
- Business & Management Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- 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
44th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10081.7 82%44th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233130 56%34th
4 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%40th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.79 70%53rd
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Continuation
/ Max 10083.3 83%87th
14 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074.0 74%34th
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Study options
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Frequently asked questions
Northumbria is an innovative, pioneering university. It pursues new thinking, forges new partnerships, creates and exchanges new knowledge, and finds new solutions to tackle tomorrow’s challenges head-on. Enjoy hands-on experience, with placements and study/work abroad opportunities to help you stand out to future employers. Enjoy high-quality and relevant teaching, with experiential learning integrated into courses. You’ll also find exceptional facilities for study and leisure, as well as a variety of clubs and societies to join. There’s plenty of time to explore your options to join the uni this September. Undergraduate applications remain open until 30 June, or until spaces are filled.
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.