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Northumbria University
About
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, which operates as Northumbria University, is a public research university located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East of England. It has been a university since 1992, but has its origins in the Rutherford College, founded in 1877.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 53 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,815
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.1 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 30%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
30 subjectsQS
18 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports-Related Subjects | 101-140 | - | 2024 |
| Art & Design | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| English Language & Literature | 251-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2021 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Social Sciences & Management | 401-450 | - | 2022 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Business & Management Studies | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Mathematics | 501-600 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
US News
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Fuels | =116 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 146 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | 174 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 234 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =294 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =311 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | 313 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =444 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =476 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =587 | 46.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =786 | 46.0 | 2026 |
THE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201–250 | 37.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 301–400 | 43.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 301–400 | 31.0 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 501–600 | 33.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Northumbria University?
Northumbria University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =528, THE Rank 401–500, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =747.
When was Northumbria University founded?
Northumbria University was founded in 1992.
What are the top subjects at Northumbria University?
Top subjects at Northumbria University include: Geography, Law & Legal Studies, Business Administration, Telecommunication Engineering, Instruments Science & Technology.
Where is Northumbria University located?
Northumbria University is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.