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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 Leeds rankings have placed it among the top 100 universities in the world since 2020
| Newcastle University | University of Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 129 QS World University 2025 # 101 QS World University 2024 # 110 QS World University 2024 | # 82 QS World University 2025 # 75 QS World University 2024 # 87 QS World University 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 | # 93 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 98 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 59 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -96 PG Programs -142 Doctorate Programs -75 | UG Programs -131 PG Programs -167 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.0 % | 75.4 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-590 IELTS-6.5 PTE-69 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-600 GRE-299 IELTS-6 PTE-60 SAT-1200 TOEFL-87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 28025.4 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24300 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 768 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 34592 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 35277 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 15750 Per Year |
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| Graduate Employability Ranking 2023: 52; University of Leeds is one of the top public universities in Leeds, United Kingdom. It is ranked #86 in QS World University Rankings 2023. Average Salaries Of :
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| application requirements | Minimum 55% in previous degree; Recommendation letter; Personal Statement; Portfolio | Minimum 60% in bachelors for admission in PG; Letter of Intent, Statement of Purpose, CV, at least 2 references |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Leeds University Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 12 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 38 reviews |
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| General Facts | Newcastle University | University of Leeds |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1834 | 1904 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 40% Male, 60% 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 | Campus is 10 minutes away from Leed’s city center; well-connected with regular public transport services; it has Parkinson Building, Maurice Keyworth Building, Great Hall and Post-war buildings |
| 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 | 5 libraries with 3900 study spaces; Brotherton library: for arts, social sciences, and law; Edward Boyle library: for science and engineering; Health Sciences Library: for medicine and health-related subjects; Laidlaw Library: for group work, bookable space and on-site academic skills support, St James University Hospital Library: supports university’s research & teaching staff, medical & healthcare students and employees of the Hospital trust; |
| 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. | University’s union has over 300 clubs and societies; Free counseling, mental health support groups, workshops, etc; discounted access to university’s sports center: The Edge; Sports Park Weetwood for outdoor sports; various sports clubs and programs; University has shops, cafes, bars, nightclubs, theatre, spa, hairdressers, bank and a student advice center on-campus |
| Hostel | #Accommodation application fee (non-refundable) - $100 #Shared Apartment - Single Room(Per Semester) - $218 #Rooms -per semester (Studio - Single Occupancy) - $324 | #Self Catered En-Suite Room - $7599 #Catered En-suite Room - $8151 |
| 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) | George Porter (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Wole Soyinka (Nobel Prize in Literature); Archer John Porter Martin (Nobel Prize in Chemistry); Emma Mackey (actress); Tony Harrison (poet); Alan Yentob (former BBC executive); Piers Sellers (NASA astronaut) |
| 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 | Leeds is the largest city of West Yorkshire in Northern England; located approximately 170 miles north of Central London; 30 minutes away from Leeds Bradford international airport; 1 hour away from Manchester airport; Unemployment rate in 2019 was 4.1%; it is the 8th largest engineering center and 2nd largest printing manufacturing center in UK |
