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Lancaster University overall ranking by QS is #122 out of 1401 globally, #19 out of 89 in UK for the year 2024.Newcastle University is a world-renowned institution. It is among the top 150 universities in the world, according to several reputed ranking agencieand is ranked #122 in the QS Global University Rankings 2022
| Lancaster University | Newcastle University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.5 Out of 10 | 5.5 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 141 QS World University 2025 # 122 QS World University 2024 # 155 Times Higher Education 2024 | # 129 QS World University 2025 # 101 QS World University 2024 # 110 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 176 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 51 for Data Science and Analytics by QS World University 2024 # 401 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 | # 136 for Engineering by QS World University 2024 # 85 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -29 PG Programs -97 | UG Programs -102 PG Programs -144 Doctorate Programs -76 |
| Acceptance Rate | 19.0 % | 87.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-58 TOEFL-87 | GMAT-590 IELTS-6.5 PTE-69 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 23944.7 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 20708.0 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 12542 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 28025.4 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 24300 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 768 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability rank (2020): 201-250. |
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| application requirements | Indian UG aspirants must have 75-87% in best four including Hindi and PE. | Minimum 55% in previous degree; Recommendation letter; Personal Statement; Portfolio |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.0/10 Read 9 reviews | 7.3/10 Read 12 reviews |
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| General Facts | Lancaster University | Newcastle University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1964 | 1834 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
| Male:Female | 49% Male, 51% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | Located 3 miles from Lancaster, surrounded by countryside. It is located close to lake district national park and Lancashire’s beaches. You can reach the historical city of Lancaster with a short bus ride. | 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 |
| Library | Leisure collection, special collection, ebooks, thousands of journals, over 200 databases, Grey literature, theses & dissertation, audiovisual content, digital content, and research management content, you can find it all at the library. Currently under extension project of a budget of 11million Pounds (2020). | 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 |
| Campus Life | Over 200 student groups to join. Cafes, bars, medical facilities, and banks are all available on-campus. On-Campus cinema includes Hollywood, classical, and international films. Over 100 different sports clubs to join. Volunteering for environmental, social enterprising, and businesses is available. On-campus Chaplainacy center for different religions, groups, & services. Sugarhouse is university’s nightclub. | 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. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $9317 | #Accommodation application fee (non-refundable) - $100 #Shared Apartment - Single Room(Per Semester) - $218 #Rooms -per semester (Studio - Single Occupancy) - $324 |
| Famous Alumni | Alan Milburn (former secretary of State for health), Andy Serkis (Actor), Andrew Miller (Novelist), Robert Fisk (writer), John C. Hull (professor at Rotman School of Management), Alan Campbell (MP UK), W. Brian Arthur (Economist), Hanif Kureishi (British Playwright), Dave Snowden (Welsh Consultant), Ben Crystal (Actor), etc. | 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) |
| City Life | Lancaster is a historical city, offering a coastline and picturesque beaches of Blackpool and Morecambe Bay. The countryside has England’s largest national park. It is connected to Manchester and Liverpool through a train ride of 1-2 hours. The city offers great nightlife, clubs, bars, and pubs. It also has excellent film, theatre and music scene, and is a great place to shop. The unemployment rate of the city is around 4.3% (March’20) | 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 |
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