University of Newcastle Upon Tyne

North East, England

18.2%

Acceptance Rate

74k

Applications (2024)

£36,000

Median Salary (5yr)

87%

Employment Rate

Subjects

How much do University of Newcastle Upon Tyne graduates earn by subject?

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne graduates earn a median salary of £36,000 five years after graduation. The highest-paying subject is Medicine and dentistry at £54,800, while Performing arts graduates earn £24,200.

Medicine and dentistry £54,800

£47,800 £61,700

Economics £51,600

£40,500 £65,200

Business and management £46,700

£35,400 £59,900

Materials and technology £44,900

£36,500 £51,500

Computing £44,300

£36,100 £61,700

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy £44,200

£28,100 £48,200

Philosophy and religious studies £42,200

£33,400 £49,300

Law £41,800

£31,300 £53,900

Engineering £41,600

£35,000 £50,400

Politics £39,800

£30,700 £54,400

+ 17 more subjects

How competitive is University of Newcastle Upon Tyne?

In 2024, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne received 73,655 applications and accepted 13,415 students, giving an acceptance rate of 18.2%.

73,655

Applications

13,415

Acceptances

18.2%

Acceptance Rate

Applications

Acceptances

Source: UCAS End of Cycle Data

How much does it cost for international students?

International undergraduate students pay £22,800 to £52,500 per year in tuition at University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Living costs are estimated at £9,500–£12,500 per year.

Arts/Humanities

3-year degree

Per Year

£22,800

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £9,500–£12,500

Total (3 years)

All costs £96,900 –£105,900

Sciences/Engineering

3-year degree

Per Year

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £9,500–£12,500

Total (3 years)

All costs £28,500 –£37,500

Medicine

5-year degree

Per Year

£52,500

tuition only

+ Living costs/yr £9,500–£12,500

Total (5 years)

All costs £310,000 –£325,000

* Estimates based on 2025/26 fees. Actual costs may vary. View official fees →

What are the employment outcomes at University of Newcastle Upon Tyne?

87% of University of Newcastle Upon Tyne graduates are in sustained employment or further study 5 years after graduation. The university offers 27 subjects with median salaries ranging from £24,200 to £54,800. (Satisfaction = NSS teaching score)

Subject	Satisfaction	Avg. Tariff*	Employment	Median Salary	Graduates
Medicine and dentistry	-	-	93.1%	£54,800	325
Economics	84%	153 pts	93.5%	£51,600	85
Business and management	71%	147 pts	90.1%	£46,700	375
Materials and technology	-	-	87.7%	£44,900	30
Computing	73%	140 pts	86.1%	£44,300	130
Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy	-	-	81.8%	£44,200	20
Philosophy and religious studies	-	-	81.2%	£42,200	35
Law	-	-	90.2%	£41,800	135
Engineering	83%	132 pts	89.4%	£41,600	315
Politics	87%	148 pts	86.8%	£39,800	130
Languages and area studies	-	-	81.2%	£38,300	95
Medical sciences	-	-	90.2%	£38,000	40
Mathematical sciences	84%	141 pts	89.7%	£38,000	145
Allied health	85%	153 pts	86.3%	£36,900	210
Geography, earth and environmental studies	-	-	93.6%	£35,800	215
Chemistry	84%	141 pts	91.1%	£35,000	125
Agriculture, food and related studies	-	-	85.7%	£34,700	75
Architecture, building and planning	80%	-	90.1%	£34,700	125
Combined and general studies	-	-	82.9%	£33,400	115
Psychology	88%	139 pts	89.4%	£32,800	115
Sociology, social policy and anthropology	-	-	92.3%	£32,500	60
Media, journalism and communications	-	-	90%	£32,300	40
History and archaeology	-	-	90%	£32,100	270
English studies	-	-	88.2%	£29,900	225
Biosciences	85%	156 pts	87.9%	£29,700	230
Creative arts and design	85%	148 pts	78.2%	£28,300	60
Performing arts	-	-	82.1%	£24,200	60

* Avg. Tariff: Average UCAS tariff points of students who enrolled on this course. This is not the entry requirement — enrolled students often exceed requirements. Always check the official university website for actual entry requirements.

Reference: A*=56, A=48, B=40, C=32 points. Example: AAA = 144 points. Calculate your tariff →

Highest Earning Subjects

1 Medicine and dentistry £54,800
2 Economics £51,600
3 Business and management £46,700
4 Materials and technology £44,900
5 Computing £44,300

Quick Facts

Location North East

Country England

Type University

UKPRN 10007799

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International Student Fees

Fee Range £22,800 – £52,500

per year

Fee by Subject

Arts/Humanities £22,800/3yr

Sciences/Engineering -/3yr

Medicine £52,500/5yr

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Estimated Living Costs

Annual Cost £9,500 – £12,500

Newcastle living costs estimate

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Data Source

Graduate earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset via Discover Uni 2024/25. Figures show median earnings 5 years after graduation for 2015-17 graduates.

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