Rankings
How every major ranking places Northumbria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 27 | $28,954 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 17 | $28,954 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 16 | $26,732 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 14 | $28,954 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 11 | $28,954 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 10 | $26,732 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 9 | $26,059 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $28,954 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 6 | $26,732 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $28,954 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $26,732 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 3 | $28,954 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 3 | $28,954 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $26,732 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 3 | $28,954 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $28,954 | See → |
Costs and entry
42 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at Northumbria University
The job market for Northumbria University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at Northumbria University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $28,954 a year; half of Northumbria University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $26,732 and $28,954. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: business & management courses are typically $28,954, law, politics & governance $26,059.
How is Northumbria University ranked?
Northumbria University is ranked #550 by QS (2026) and #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) in the world. In the UK it is #37 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #47 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Art & Design (#151–200) and English Language & Literature (#251–300).
What IELTS score does Northumbria University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (128 of the 236 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5.
How many postgraduate courses does Northumbria University offer?
135 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are business & management (27), computer science & data technology (17) and arts, design & creative studies (16).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from Northumbria University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.