Northumbria University
United Kingdom | Newcastle, England
United Kingdom | Newcastle, England
Northumbria University, one of the largest and most successful in the UK, boasts a student body of approximately 26,000 from over 140 countries. With roots tracing back to the late 19th century, it was established as Newcastle Polytechnic in 1969 and became a university in 1992. Offering a broad range of degrees in fields such as Engineering, Computing, Sciences, Business, Law, Design, Social Sciences, Psychology, Sport, and Health, Northumbria is recognized for its high-quality courses, many of which are professionally accredited. The university is also known for its exceptional teaching, with lecturers who are experts in their fields. In addition to subject-specific master's programs, Northumbria offers 'conversion' master's courses for those wishing to change their career direction. The university's Business School is the only one in Europe with dual accreditation for Accounting and Business from the AACSB. With over 95% of graduates employed or pursuing further education, Northumbria consistently ranks among the top universities for graduate employment.
Northumbria University is ranked 43rd in the Times University Guide 2025, 38th in the Guardian University Guide 2025, and 535th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. It holds the 96th position in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. According to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Northumbria made the largest increase in research power of any UK university, moving up to 23rd from 50th in 2014, further cementing its status as a significant player in research growth. Notable subject rankings for Northumbria include being in the top 20 for Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Physics, Design, and Education, and in the top 30 for Architecture, Nursing and Midwifery, Journalism, Law, Building and Town Planning, Civil Engineering, Criminology, and several other fields.
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