Newcastle University or University of Exeter, which is better?

Newcastle University vs University of Exeter

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 University of Exeter is ranked 164th among the world universities, according to QS News World University Ranking for 2021.The University of Exeter student's life is ranked as one of the most satisfying student life in the UK's National Student Survey.  NewCastle University  is among the top 150 universities in the world has achieved #20 rank for the Best Global Universities in UK and #60 for the Best Global Universities

Overview Comparison
Newcastle UniversityUniversity of Exeter
Collegedunia Score5.5 Out of 105.5 Out of 10
ranking (overall)# 129 QS World University 2025
# 101 QS World University 2024
# 110 QS World University 2024
# 169 QS World University 2025
# 153 QS World University 2024
# 177 Times Higher Education 2024
Subject Strength# 136 for Engineering by QS World University 2024
# 85 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
# 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
# 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024
# 157 for Medicine by QS World University 2024
# 101 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024
ProgramsUG Programs -96
PG Programs -142
Doctorate Programs -75
UG Programs -67
PG Programs -68
Acceptance Rate87.0 %87.0 %
Exam ScoreGMAT-590
IELTS-6.5
PTE-69
TOEFL-90
GMAT-580
IELTS-6.5
PTE-63
SAT-1350
TOEFL-87
Cost to StudyAverage Tuition Fees   28025.4
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  24300
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 768 Per Year
Average Tuition Fees   27000
[For UG Program]
Average Tuition Fees  26578
[For PG Program]
Hostel + Meal - 7968 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

University of Exeter is one of the top public universities in Exeter, United Kingdom. It is ranked #163 in QS World University Rankings 2023.

Base Salaries by degree: 

  • MBA: $107,000 
  • PhD: $81,000 
  • Executive Masters: $75,000 
  • Masters in Management: $70,000 
  • Masters in Finance: $67,000 
  • LLM: $58,000 


application requirements

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

Academic transcripts;
Completed Reference;
CV;
Proof of English language proficiency;
Research proposal (for PG Research program)

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General Facts Comparison
General FactsNewcastle UniversityUniversity of Exeter
Type of UniversityUniversity
University
Established1834
1955
Student:Faculty Ratio14:1
18:1
Male:Female50% Male, 50% Female46% Male, 54% 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


3 campuses- Streatham Campus (Main Campus), St. Luke’s Campus, Penryn Campus; Streatham Campus is the largest campus- Registered Botanic Garden;  


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


9 libraries; 1.2 million physical resources; special collection (rare books, manuscripts, etc.)


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. 


Student Services Centre; new technology-rich learning spaces; a 400-seat lecture theatre; several retail & catering outlets; sports park; restaurants, cafés and bars; 50sports clubs; 2 gyms; Athlete Development Center (High facility training center); Exeter University Symphony Orchestra; Exeter Northcott (University Theatre); Bill Douglas Cinema Museum.


Hostel#Accommodation application fee (non-refundable) - $100
#Shared Apartment - Single Room(Per Semester) - $218
#Rooms -per semester (Studio - Single Occupancy) - $324
#En-suite Room - $7968
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)


J.K. Rowling (Author); Thom Yorke of Radiohead (Musician); Vanessa Kirby (Actress); Ameenah Gurib (6th President of Mauritius); Zara Tindall (Olympic medalist); Robert Bolt (2 time academy award winner); Dennis Gillings (founder of Fortune 500 company- Quintiles); Henry Staunton (Chairman of WHSmith).


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


Exeter is a city in Devon, England; established on the banks of River Exe; Top tourist attractions- Exeter Cathedral, Exeter Quay, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Bicton Park Memorial Garden, Butts Ferry, Haldon Forest Park; Unemployment rate- 2.7%