Northumbria University

The university is business-focused and renowned for producing career-ready graduates. Over the past decade, Northumbria has undergone significant growth, driven by its mission to offer high-quality education rooted in community and global engagement. The university has over 33,000 students from 136 countries, making it one of the most international universities in the UK.

Northumbria University originated as Newcastle Polytechnic in 1969, formed by merging three regional colleges: Rutherford College of Technology, the College of Art & Industrial Design, and the Municipal College of Commerce. These institutions had long been vital to the region's vocational training needs. In 1974, the Polytechnic expanded to include teacher training through the City College of Education, followed by the Northern Counties College of Education in 1976. It also introduced occupational therapy and physiotherapy training in 1976. In 1992, the Polytechnic was awarded university status, becoming Northumbria University. Further growth occurred in 1995 with the incorporation of Bede, Newcastle, and Northumbria College of Health Studies. For a detailed history, the book Rutherford's Ladder charts Northumbria's development from its 19th-century roots to 1996

Northumbria University has achieved significant success in two major rankings. It climbed to 34th place in the Complete University Guide 2025, rising more than 20 places over seven years. Additionally, it is now ranked 96th in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024, which evaluates universities under 50 years old. The university scored highly in graduate prospects and investments in facilities. Three subject areas — Forensic Science, IT, and Tourism — rank in the UK’s top five. Northumbria was also praised for its research quality and international outlook, reflecting the presence of global students and staff, as well as international research collaborations

Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences Faculty of Business and Law Faculty of Engineering and Environment Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

£18,250 to £19,750

Students benefit from facilities like state-of-the-art laboratories, a top-rated university library, career services, academic support, and accommodation options that include on-campus halls and private accommodations nearby.

Northumbria offers nearly 2,000 rooms across its halls, with a range of options from en-suite rooms to shared facilities, catering for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Prices for accommodation vary depending on the type of room and location, but all include utilities such as electricity, internet, and insurance.

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Key Information

Rank

96th

Location

110-114 Middlesex Street London United Kingdom E1 7HT

Established

1969

International Students

0.2

Famous Courses

BSc (Hons) in Computer Science BA (Hons) in Business and Management LLB (Hons) in Law BEng (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering BA (Hons) in Architecture BSc (Hons) in Psychology BA (Hons) in Graphic Design MSc in Data Science BA (Hons) in Criminology and Sociology MSc in International Business Management

International Fees

£18,250 to £19,750

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