Newcastle University or University of Warwick, where to study in UK?

Newcastle University vs University of Warwick

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Newcastle University is  ranked #122 in the QS Global University Rankings 2023 and has achieved #20 rank for the Best Global Universities in UK and #60 for the Best Global Universities. University of Warwick overall ranking by QS is #67 out of 1401 globally, #9 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024

Overview Comparison
Newcastle UniversityUniversity of Warwick
Collegedunia Score5.5 Out of 106.1 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 81 The Guardian 2026
# 137 QS World University 2026
# 144 Times Higher Education 2026
# 7 The Guardian 2026
# 74 QS World University 2026
# 122 Times Higher Education 2026
Subject Strength# 145 for Engineering by QS World University 2025
# 95 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
# 66 for Law by The Guardian 2026
# 151 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025
# 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2025
# 168 for Medicine by QS World University 2025
ProgramsUG Programs -87
PG Programs -133
Doctorate Programs -75
UG Programs -123
PG Programs -95
Doctorate Programs -3
Acceptance Rate87.0 %14.0 %
Exam ScoreDuolingo-125
IELTS-6.5
PTE-70
TOEFL-90
GMAT-620
IELTS-7
PTE-70
SAT-900
TOEFL-92
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   28700
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  24300
[For PG Program]
Average Tuition Fees   29830
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  31450
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 1260 Per Year
placement (average package)
  • Graduate Employability Ranking 2022: 151 – 160;
  • Top paying degrees with average annual salary are Executive MBA : $128,000 , Masters in Management: $107,000 , MBA : $83,000 ,Doctorate : $69,000 ,Masters in Finance: $63,000 , Bachelor (Other): $62,000 
  • Top Recruiting Firms : TCS,Apple,Deloitte,Barclays,GP Strategies,Microsoft ,Samsung etc

Gradaute Employability rankings: #77.

QS World University ranking: #54

Best Global University in United Kingdom: #21

Warwick University & Business School Graduates & Alumni Salaries - By  Degree:

  • Executive Masters:$107,000
  • MBA:$96,000
  • Master in Finance: $70,000
  • Bachelor Of Science:$66,000
  • Doctrate:$60,000
  • Master in Science:$59,000

application requirements

Minimum 55% in previous degree; Recommendation letter; Personal Statement; Portfolio

Interview may be required, UG applications are accepted through UCAS, personal statement and LORs are required for both UG and PG applications

Campuses and B-SchoolsNAWarwick Business School
CollegeDunia Reviews7.5/10 Read 19 reviews7.4/10 Read 58 reviews
General Facts Comparison
General FactsNewcastle UniversityUniversity of Warwick
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1834
1965
Student:Faculty Ratio11:1:1
13:1
Male:Female46% Male, 54% Female50% Male, 50% Female
Location Facts

Campus is situated close to Haymarket located between Leazes Park and Town Moor; Oldest building is the Armstron building; 2-minutes away from the main city’s centre shopping area; School of Computing and Business School is located in Newcastle Helix, 15 minutes away from main campus


The campus is located in central England lying close to Coventry City center and extending into Warwickshire. It is bordered by countryside view, with Tocil woods, local cycling paths, and nature reserves. Birmingham and Coventry is situated close to the campus. 


Library

University has 5 libraries: Philip Robinson (main), Marjorie Robinson, Walton, Law, Research Reserve; Philip Robinson: over 1680 study spaces, two research spaces, media room with audio and microfilm collection; Marjorie Robinson: over 760 study spaces, academic skills room with 40 computers; Walton: Over 590 study spaces, for medical students; Law: Over 160 study spaces; Research Reserve: over 400,000 books and journals


E-books: 1.1 Million, Ejournals: 67,000;
Full-text articles: 3.7 million;
around 19,000 print books are purchased annually


Campus Life

Ranked 18th in the Best Global Universities in Australia by US News; 122nd in the QS World University Rankings 2023; Over 65 sports clubs and 160 societies; Hatton Gallery to display work of fine arts students and has Kurt Schwitters Merz Barn Wall; Weekly accoustic sessions and lunctime concert series held for music lovers; University provides childcare support, health and wellbeing support, chaplaincy for people of different faith, etc. 


Various bars, cafes, and shops are situated on-campus. It also has new sports and well-being hub, an art center, and private/group learning spaces. There are more than 300 student-run societies and clubs available, alongside two theatres, a studio, and a concert hall. 


Hostel-#Residence- Per Month - $460
#Residence- Per Month - $600
Famous Alumni

Rowan Atkinson (known for playing Mr Bean); Richard Adams (founder of Tearcarft and Tradecarft); Julian Bennett (archaeologist); Steve Chapman (Vice-chancellor of Edith Cowan University); katie Doherty (singer, songwriter); Robert Goodwill (politician); Tom May (former rugby union player); Rachel Mackley (broadcaster)


Yakubu Gowon (former Nigerian President), Stephan Merchant (writer), Tundu Lissu (Tanzanian lawyer), Rajiv Bajaj (MD of Bajaj Auto), Luis Arce (Bolivian President), Joseph Ngute (PM of Cameroon), Angus Imrie (Actor), etc


City Life

Newcastle is situated in North East England, 166 km south of Edinburgh and 446 km north of London; 8th largest urban city of UK in terms of population; City has one of the largest city center malls of UK: Eldon Square; Unemployment rate in 2019 was 6.1%; Industries employing maximum number of people are healthcare and social assistance, education and training, retail trade, etc


The city offers green spaces, buzzing nightlife, a young student population, and multiculturalism. It is considered one of the top 10 student cities in UK and has some amazing art centers and theatres. It hosts a variety of music festivals. There is an array of businesses in Coventry benefiting from the international student population. The unemployment rate of the city is around 3.7%.