Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. It is based in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, which is regularly voted the best place in the UK for students.
The University has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1880. Today, by putting students at the heart of an outstanding experience, and with world-leading research and award-winning partnerships, Northumbria is a new kind of excellent university.
Northumbria is top ten in the UK for the number of graduates entering professional employment and nine out of ten of our graduates are working or studying six months after graduation. We are ranked 21st out of 111 universities in the 2014 Times Higher Education Student Satisfaction Survey.
Northumbria works with major employers, including Nike, IBM, Nissan, Proctor & Gamble, the BBC, and the NHS, while more than 560 employers and 60 professional bodies sponsor or accredit the University’s programmes. Innovative and entrepreneurial, the university is also ranked fourth in the UK for graduate business start-ups.
It have campuses in London and Amsterdam as well as Newcastle and work in partnership with other higher education institutions across the world attracting students from 136 countries...
Study in a Student City
By choosing one of the London-based courses you can look forward to a fantastic experience as a student, combining teaching excellence with the opportunity to study in the UK’s capital. Ranked #1 in the latest QS Best Student Cities, (QS Best Student Cities, 2019), London is a multicultural city where international students make up 33% of the total student population. University's London Campus is conveniently located in a well-known student hub near to several other university campuses. This gives the campus a true student feel and means that many of the local shops and amenities are tailored for students’ needs.
Experienced academics
Throughout the studies students will be taught by experienced academics who will help them understand how the theories they learn in the classroom translate into real-life situations, ensuring that they develop the analytical skills highly valued by employers around the world.
Among the best
Northumbria University has been highly ranked in a range of categories that students think are important to their university experience as a whole. Student satisfaction, employability, sporting achievements, and international recruitment are all areas where Northumbria University scores highly in comparison to other institutions.
Welcoming Study Environment
Unlike many other universities in London, this University has a relatively small learning community. This enables them to offer a very friendly and welcoming study environment for students to relax or study in. The campus is fully equipped with computers for personal study and research in the free time. There are also social areas where you can relax with friends or meet to discuss your group projects.
Career-Focused from day one
If you join this university, you will find that you are on a fast track that’s designed to take your talent into the world of employment. 94.7% of Northumbria University graduates are in work or further study 6 months after graduation¹ and the University is ranked 9th in the UK for the number of graduates in professional employment. The University is also top-ranked in the UK for graduate start-ups (based on estimated turnover).
National rankings
- Complete (2020):- 50
- Guardian (2020):- 48
- Times / Sunday Times (2020):- 61
- ARWU (2019):- 901–1000
- QS (2020):- 701-750
- THE (2020):- 351-400
