Northumbria University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #638 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #257 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #55 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #42 of 131 | In England |
| #2 of 2 | In Newcastle upon Tyne |
| #135 of 1,020 | For Special Education |
| Top50% | For 193 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.northumbria.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* Northumbria University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | General School Certificate (GCE) with passes in 2 subjects at Advanced ('A') level with passes at Grade C or above in 3 other subjects at General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level, or passes in 3 subjects at GCE 'A' level with pass at Grade C or above in 1 other subject at GCSE level |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - February; February-June) |
Research profile
Northumbria University is a world-class research university with 32,967 scientific papers published and 648,616 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Sociology.
Northumbria University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 16 | 15 |
| 1993 | 91 | 38 |
| 1994 | 147 | 85 |
| 1995 | 226 | 204 |
| 1996 | 250 | 362 |
| 1997 | 216 | 375 |
| 1998 | 172 | 549 |
| 1999 | 212 | 704 |
| 2000 | 228 | 1007 |
| 2001 | 267 | 1246 |
| 2002 | 298 | 1587 |
| 2003 | 302 | 2046 |
| 2004 | 368 | 2500 |
| 2005 | 379 | 3101 |
| 2006 | 408 | 3791 |
| 2007 | 451 | 4801 |
| 2008 | 583 | 5671 |
| 2009 | 627 | 6532 |
| 2010 | 812 | 8264 |
| 2011 | 968 | 9795 |
| 2012 | 986 | 11926 |
| 2013 | 1198 | 14313 |
| 2014 | 1223 | 16721 |
| 2015 | 1346 | 19375 |
| 2016 | 1543 | 23323 |
| 2017 | 1631 | 28312 |
| 2018 | 1906 | 35418 |
| 2019 | 2160 | 44684 |
| 2020 | 2510 | 58328 |
| 2021 | 2880 | 72784 |
| 2022 | 2890 | 77531 |
| 2023 | 3055 | 90409 |
| 2024 | 2483 | 95659 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Northumbria University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition Cost (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £15,500 - £16,500 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,900 - £9,250 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £14,000 - £16,500 |
Northumbria University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Northumbria University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Business | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | No | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Doctorate | Architecture, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Fine Arts, Geography, Law, Mathematics, Psychology |
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Northumbria University alumni
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Sting
- Occupations
- bassistlutenistsingerrecord producercomposer
- Biography
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Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician, activist and actor. He was the frontman, principal songwriter and bassist for new wave band the Police from 1977 until their breakup in 1986. He launched a solo career in 1985 and has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age, and worldbeat in his music.
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Jony Ive
- Occupations
- creative directorindustrial designerproduct designerdesignergraphic designer
- Biography
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Sir Jonathan Paul Ive is a British and American designer. Ive is best known for his work at Apple Inc., where he served as senior vice president of industrial design and chief design officer. He has been serving as chancellor of the Royal College of Art in London since 2017.
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Kevin Whately
- Occupations
- stage actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Kevin Whately OBE is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Neville "Nev" Hope in the comedy drama Auf Wiedersehen, Pet; Robert "Robbie" Lewis in the British crime drama Inspector Morse (1987–2000) and Lewis (2006–2015); and Jack Kerruish in the drama series Peak Practice (1993–1995), although he has appeared in numerous other roles.
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Alexei Mordashov
- Occupations
- entrepreneurbusinessperson
- Biography
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Alexey Alexandrovich Mordashov is a Russian billionaire businessman. He is the main shareholder and chairman of Severstal, Russia's largest steel and mining company.
Northumbria University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Arts, Design and Social Sciences | American Studies, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Dance, Economics, English, Fashion Design, Film, Fine Arts, French Studies, Furniture Design, Germanic Studies, Heritage Preservation, Interior Design, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Photography, Social Policy, Sociology, Spanish, Theatre, Visual Arts, Writing |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business and Law | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Engineering and Environment | Architectural and Environmental Design, Architecture, Building Technologies, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Health and Life Sciences | Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Work |
General information
| Alternative names | UNN |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Motto | Aetas Discendi The age of learning |
Location and contacts
| Address | Sutherland Building Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 8ST United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 300,000 |