The modern, research-intensive Northumbria University enjoys a worldwide reputation for academic excellence. It was named UK University of the Year 2022 in the Times Higher Education Awards.
Northumbria University has campuses in London and Amsterdam and is located in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, which is frequently voted the best place in the UK for students.
The University has its starting points in the Rutherford School, established in 1880. Northumbria is a pioneering University that is adapting to meet the challenges of the future by placing students at the center of an exceptional experience, conducting cutting-edge research, and forming partnerships that have won awards.

Northumbria is ranked in the top 25 in the UK for research power, based on the results of the latest Research Excellence Framework. Nine out of ten graduates continue their education or work six months after graduation, placing the institution among the top 25 in the United Kingdom.

In addition to sponsoring or accrediting the University’s programs, Northumbria collaborates with major employers such as Nike, IBM, Nissan, Proctor & Gamble, the BBC, and the NHS. We are also among the top five in the UK and first in the region for graduate business start-ups because of our innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.

Northumbria is one of the largest universities in the United Kingdom. It partners with other educational establishments around the world and attracts students from 137 nations.