Rankings of Northumbria University

Northumbria University was founded in 1969 in the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Newcastle has been named as the best UK student city in Student Hut’s league table for multiple consecutive years, based on the music festivals, nightlife, and attractions that there are for young people in the city. Northumbria University prides itself on being a comprehensive institution, deliberately offering thirty of the most frequently selected subjects for study. They also pride themselves on delivering these programmes at a standard that has gained recognition from global ranking systems.

Latest ranking updates for Northumbria University
  • March 2025: New edition of Scimago Institutions Rankings . Northumbria University ranked #518.
  • January 2025: THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) update. Northumbria University achieves place 301.
  • December 2024: British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK announced latest results of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability with Northumbria University in position 202.
  • December 2024: Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) update. Northumbria University achieves place 51.
#31
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Northumbria University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 34 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #35 
    • #660 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #395 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #25 
    • #33 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #165 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Business

    • #26 
    • #116 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #42 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #30 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #28 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #21 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

Design

    • #24 
    • #31 
    Graphic Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Interior Design
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Education

    • #41 
    • #53 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #301 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #38 
    • #394 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]

Engineering

    • #13 
    • #201 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #351 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #600 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #19 
    • #25 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #25 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #27 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #15 
    • #151 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #351 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #355 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #30 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #46 
    • #60 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #251 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #22 
    • #372 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #31 
    • #744 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #301 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #35 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #35 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #42 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #23 
    • #201 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #478 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #30 
    • #36 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #38 
    • #49 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #28 
    • #37 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #201 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #29 
    • #351 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Mathematics

    • #33 
    • #770 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #52 
    • #64 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Medicine & Health

    • #2 
    • #2 
    Children's Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #551 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #30 
    • #31 
    Mental Health Nursing
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #42 
    Midwifery
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #5 
    Physiotherapy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #9 
    Physiotherapy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #16 
    Physiotherapy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #22 
    • #29 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #818 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #43 
    • #876 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #462 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #27 
    • #37 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #36 
    • #244 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #27 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #21 
    • #51 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #37 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #47 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #48 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #140 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #33 
    • #43 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #35 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #48 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #41 
    • #55 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #38 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #47 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #41 
    • #429 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #42 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #33 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #24 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #32 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #38 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #28 
    • #34 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #40 
    • #50 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #32 
    • #196 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #37 
    • #46 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for Northumbria University

Interior Design The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Design
Children's Nursing The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#2 
Medicine & Health
Sports Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#16 
Sports Science
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#17 
Education
Chemistry The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#18 
Natural Sciences
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#24 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#24 
Social Studies & Humanities
Civil Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#25 
Engineering
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#27 
Law
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#30 
Business

About Northumbria University

PROS

  • Newcastle upon Tyne offers superb nightlife, according to most students. If this is an important factor for you, the city never disappoints.
  • One factor that students appreciate here is the accommodation comes at various price points, from the most -affordable Claude Gibb, to the most -premium Camden Court.
  • There’s a wide range of clubs and societies, including Snow Sports, Pole Dancing, and even a club specifically for Mature students. There’s something here for everyone.

CONS

  • Students mention that all exams and assignments are given in the same time period, and this becomes stressful for them. The common opinion is that this could be organised more efficiently.
  • A common complaint is that timetables change too often, which leaves students with difficulties organising themselves.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1877
Telephone:
+44 (191) 227 4274
Address:
2 Ellison Place
NE1 8ST, Newcastle
England UK
Website:
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Business and Economics
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees Design, Science, Engineering
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Humanities
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Law
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, Science and Technology and Computing
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Health, Education, Business, Art and Design
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Law, English and Humanities
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THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 305 students of Northumbria University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Northumbria University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 79.0

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of Northumbria University

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
19815
postgraduates:
6140
Total:
25955
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Business and Management:
5085
Nursing and Midwifery:
2890
Psychology:
1920
Creative Arts and Design:
1850
Law:
1825
Architecture, Building and Planning:
1685
Biosciences:
1480
Sociology:
1370
Computing:
1345
Sport and Exercise Sciences:
1100
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
910
Mechanical Engineering:
720
Education and Teaching:
620
Social Policy:
535
English Studies:
440
Languages and Area Studies :
365
History:
345
Politics:
305
Civil Engineering:
210
Mathematical Sciences:
190
Chemistry:
160
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
145
Physics and Astronomy:
130
Performing Arts:
100
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
India:
2835
China:
545
Nigeria:
530
Bangladesh:
160
Kuwait:
160
Malaysia:
150
Pakistan:
125
Bahrain:
120
United States:
115
Qatar:
75
Sri Lanka:
70
Vietnam:
60
Canada:
60
Saudi Arabia:
45
Egypt:
40
Ghana:
40
Indonesia:
40
Morocco:
40
United Arab Emirates:
40
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
35
Ecuador:
30
Thailand:
30
Iran:
25
Colombia:
25
Nepal:
20
Mauritius:
15
Kenya:
15
Korea (South):
15
Singapore:
10
Myanmar (Burma):
10
Taiwan:
10
Albania:
10
Lebanon:
10
Uzbekistan:
10
South Africa:
10
Turkey:
10
Russia:
10
Maldives:
5
Jordan:
5
Oman:
5
Bermuda:
5
Cayman Islands:
5
Mexico:
5
Brazil:
5
Peru:
5
Tanzania:
5
Norway:
5
Switzerland:
5
Ukraine:
5
Algeria:
5
Angola:
5
Botswana:
5
Cameroon:
5
Senegal:
5
Israel:
5
Uganda:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Brunei:
5
Japan:
5
Kazakhstan:
5
Philippines:
5
Iraq:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

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FAQ

Northumbria University ranks #31 in England UK in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 379 universities in England UK.

Northumbria University ranks #2 in Newcastle in our meta ranking. See rankings of all 3 universities in Newcastle.

Northumbria University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 34 rankings of Northumbria University.

Northumbria University achieved #34 in CUG The Complete University Guide. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Northumbria University.

Northumbria University achieved the highest ranking for Design. It is ranked #1 in (Interior Design). See all subject rankings for Northumbria University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings Northumbria University ranks #2 among universities in Newcastle and #31 among universities in England UK. See all rankings of Northumbria University.

In our meta ranking Northumbria University ranks #31 among all universities in England UK and University of Oxford ranks #1. See all rankings of universities in Newcastle. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.