Northumbria University

🇬🇧 United Kingdom Rank #550 Est. 1877 65% Acceptance
314
Programs
96%
Employability Rate
Sep 2026
Intake
Starts from 19,750 GBP
Tution Fee
IELTS, TOEFL
English Requirement

About Northumbria University

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 chose 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.What are the IELTS requirements for Northumbria University?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. For more details refer to the Official website of Northumbria UniversityWhat is the Northumbria University acceptance rate for international students?The Northumbria University acceptance rate is between 63-85.5%. Northumbria University has featured in the top 20 in the Student Crowd Uni Awards for clubs and societies, student union and campus facilities.One of the best academic libraries in the UK - 50,000 print booksDigital Commons (a virtual hub)Catering and retail outlets£30 million Sport Central (sports facility)School of DesignArchitecture and Built Environment Student Life 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.

Rankings

#550
QS
#47
GUARDIAN
#401–500
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Campuses

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Northumbria Newcastle City Campus
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Northumbria University - London Campus
London
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Newcastle Campus
Newcastle
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Northumbria Coach Lane Campus
Newcastle Upon Tyne

Programs (314)

MA English Language and Linguistics
Master 12 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee
MA English Literature
Master 12 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee
MA Fashion Design
Master 12 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee
MA History
Master 12 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee
MA International Relations, Conflict and Security
Master 12 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee
MA Publishing
Master 12 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee
MArch Architecture
Master 24 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee
Mathematics, Physics, and Electrical Engineering Foundation Year
Diploma 12 Months September
GBP 18,250
Annual fee
MChem Chemistry
Bachelor 48 Months September
GBP 19,750
Annual fee
Mechanical and Civil Engineering Foundation Year
Diploma 12 Months September
GBP 18,250
Annual fee
MEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
Bachelor 48 Months September
GBP 19,750
Annual fee
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Bachelor 60 Months September
GBP 19,750
Annual fee
MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Bachelor 60 Months September
GBP 19,750
Annual fee
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor 60 Months September
GBP 16,000
Annual fee
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Placement Year/Study Abroad
Bachelor 60 Months September
GBP 19,000
Annual fee
MMath (Hons) Mathematics
Bachelor 60 Months September
GBP 18,250
Annual fee
MPH Master of Public Health
Master 12 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee
MPhys (Hons) Physics
Bachelor 48 Months September
GBP 19,750
Annual fee
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics
Bachelor 48 Months September
GBP 19,750
Annual fee
MRes Arts
Phd 12 Months September
GBP 19,350
Annual fee