Northumbria University

Rank 501
Established 1992
Famous for

Design, Physics, Nursing Science

Fees £17,500.00 - £22,000.00

Overview

With around 26,000 students from over 140 countries, Northumbria University is one of the UK’s largest and most successful universities. Northumbria has a rich history going back through its constituent colleges to the late nineteenth century. It was founded as Newcastle Polytechnic in 1969 and inaugurated as a university in 1992.

Offering degrees in most major subject areas, Northumbria University courses in Engineering, Computing, Sciences, Business, Law, Design, Built and Natural Environment, Arts, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sport, and Health are some of the best in the UK. Lecturers are experts in their field and passionate about teaching. Many courses carry professional accreditation, and, as well as Northumbria masters courses which require a subject-specific first degree, the University offer a range of 'conversion' masters for those who are considering a change of direction. Northumbria is the only Business School in Europe with double recognition for Accounting and Business from AACSB.

Northumbria’s consistently excellent performance in UK quality audits places it at the very top among modern universities. With over 95% of graduates in work or continuing education, Northumbria is among the most successful universities for graduate employment.

The Northumbria University acceptance rate is 65% and a key Northumbria University ranking is placing in the Top 25 in the UK for graduates in highly skilled employment.

- Northumbria University, London Campus

At Northumbria’s London Campus, academic experts and professional support staff are committed to giving you an educational experience that will set you up for life. Cutting-edge courses such as MSc Business with International Management, MSc Business with Financial Management, Business with Marketing Management, BA (Hons) Business Administration, International Foundation Programme and Pre-sessional English are all offered.

Based in the centre of London’s business and finance district, the London campus is home to both international and UK students. A strong reputation among employers thanks to the track record of its alumni, Northumbria University is on the ‘must-see’ list of many employers.

Services

International students have free access to dedicated Student Advisors, as well as the Student Services department. Student Services also offers a meet and greet service, with pickups from Newcastle International Airport to the university. Upon arrival, students receive an orientation and an introduction to staff and students. In a recent Financial Times survey, Northumbria came top for student support.

There are a wide variety of Northumbria University scholarships available to eligible students from all backgrounds and nations.

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Rankings

Results from the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) show Northumbria University with the biggest rise in research power ranking of any UK university. Its research power ranking rose to 23rd, having previously risen to 50th in 2014 from 80th in 2008, making Northumbria the sector’s largest riser in research power ranking for the second time.

Other key Northumbria University rankings include:

  • 95th in the Times Higher Education Ranking Young University Rankings 2022
  • Top 20 in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Physics, Design, and Education
  • Top 30 in Architecture, Nursing and Midwifery, Journalism, Publicity and Public Relations, Law, Building and Town, and Country Planning, Health Professions, Civil Engineering, and Criminology

Courses

Accommodation

Northumbria University guarantee accommodation for all first year students once an offer has been accepted. Over 5,000 rooms are available either self-catered or catered and all accommodation is a few minutes’ walk from main buildings or direct public transport to get you there.

Accommodation Services staff are on hand all year to offer information and advice about all aspects of student accommodation and advise on such things as landlord/tenant problems if renting privately.

NEWS

Northumbria University news and blogs

Nov 26, 2022

La Universidad de Northumbria fue nombrada Universidad del Año 2022 por Times Higher Education

Nov 19, 2022

Northumbria University named 2022 Times Higher Education University of the Year

Northumbria University has been named the Times Higher Education (THE) Univer

Sep 01, 2022

Times Higher Education 2022 University of the Year nominations announced

The Times Higher Education 2022 University of the Year nominations have been

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