Single Topic Rankings
Single topic rankings focus on one metric, such as employability. They are typically more reliable than the popular compound rankings.
Satisfaction ratings
The ratings below show how satisfied different groups of students are with their overall experience at Newcastle University.
Currently, Newcastle University satisfaction ratings are:
- 71% in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2021
- 78% in the Postgraduate Research Survey 2021
Sector rankings
Newcastle University is ranked in various league tables comparing UK universities on specific metrics, from student satisfaction to our environmental record.
Currently, Newcastle University is ranked:
- 93% of full-time graduates in a job or further study, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020*
- Top 10 for sport in the British Universities and College Sports (BUCS)
- 3rd in the UK for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021
- 15th in the world for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021
- 21st and awarded First Class in the People and Planet University League 2021
How these metrics are measured
To find out about what the single topic metrics are, and how they are measured select the topics below.
The Graduate Outcomes Survey collects information on what leavers from higher education programmes are doing 15 months after graduating (employed, engaged in further study and so on).
*2017/18 UK full-time graduates, 15 months after graduating (results published in 2020 survey).
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
They calibrate indicators to provide comprehensive and balanced comparison across four broad areas: research, stewardship, outreach, and teaching.
The P&P University League is an annual independent league table of UK universities ranked by environmental and ethical performance.
BUCS provides an assessment of sporting provision and achievement. Find out about the University's sports performance on the BUCS website.