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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. University of Sheffield is ranked in the top 100 global universities by QS. Other than QS, the university is ranked by Times Higher Education, U.S. News, ARWU by Shanghai Rankings.
| Newcastle University | University of Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 81 The Guardian 2026 # 137 QS World University 2026 # 129 QS World University 2025 | # 16 The Guardian 2026 # 92 QS World University 2026 # 98 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| 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 | # 96 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2025 # 106 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 19 for Law by The Guardian 2026 |
| Programs | UG Programs -87 PG Programs -133 Doctorate Programs -75 | UG Programs -59 PG Programs -55 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.0 % | 85.0 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-125 IELTS-6.5 PTE-70 TOEFL-90 | GMAT-550 GRE-306 IELTS-6 PTE-61 TOEFL-88 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 28700 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24300 [For PG Program] | Average Tuition Fees 30875 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 31190 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 24545 Per Year |
| placement (average package) |
| Graduate employability ranks: #121-130 |
| application requirements | Minimum 55% in previous degree; Recommendation letter; Personal Statement; Portfolio | 2 reference letters; CV; Supporting statement of 300-500 words |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Sheffield University Management School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 19 reviews | 8.4/10 Read 18 reviews |
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| General Facts | Newcastle University | University of Sheffield |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1834 | 1905 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 11:1:1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 46% Male, 54% Female | 46% 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 | Two campus areas: Western Bank (main) and St George’s. The main campus is located in the heart of city, surrounded by many green spaces gardens, parks and woodland area. |
| 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 | According 2017-18 annual report: 1.1 million collections; 3.2 million visits; 3,532 study spaces; 5.6 million digital library searches; 12.1 million digital downloads; 216,000 books loaned |
| 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’s Union has 350 clubs and societies; bars, cafe, and restaurants; box office for tickets to concerts and performances; events; student council; support services. The university also offers opportunities to indulge in volunteering, DJing, Dancing, Sports, involving in faith groups, Faishon, and Film making. |
| Hostel | - | #Rooms - Shared Bathroom - $4200 #Rooms - En-Suite+ - $7879 #Rooms - Delux+ - $8473 |
| 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) | David Childs (former Managing Partner of Clifford Chance); Lindsay Ashford (author); Hilary Mantel (two times Booker Prize winner); Glenn Moore (comedian); Any Johnson (pilot); Helen Sharman (first British astronaut); Sir Donald Bailey (inventor of the Bailey Bridge), Lord Florey (Nobel Prize laureate), Sir Hans Krebs (Nobel Prize laureate), 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 | Sheffield is known as the “steel city”; home to the world’s oldest football club: Sheffield FC; has the largest theatre complex of the UK. It is not only the 4th largest city in England but also one of the safest cities. The city is also known for having the cost of living 10% lower than the national average. The unemployment rate of the city is 4.2% |
