Rankings
How every major ranking places Newcastle University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 51 | $34,678 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 33 | $41,344 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 26 | $42,691 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 22 | $34,880 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 22 | $40,469 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 20 | $34,880 | See → |
| Social sciences | 19 | $34,880 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 17 | $35,284 | See → |
| Business & management | 16 | $41,479 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 16 | $40,974 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 14 | $59,525 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 14 | $42,960 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $41,344 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 11 | $43,027 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $41,479 | See → |
Costs and entry
69 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Newcastle University
The job market for Newcastle University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Newcastle University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $38,920 a year; half of Newcastle University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $34,880 and $41,479. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $59,525, humanities & languages $34,678.
How is Newcastle University ranked?
Newcastle University is ranked #137 by QS (2026), #144 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #31 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #81 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Geography (#36) and Anatomy & Physiology (#51).
How many postgraduate courses does Newcastle University offer?
300 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (51), life sciences & biotechnology (33) and computer science & data technology (26).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Newcastle University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.