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Tawjihi (General or Vocational Secondary Education Certificate) with 60% / Very Good is accepted for the International Foundation Programme, which leads on to a bachelor's.
Partner university · Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Northumbria University
A large Newcastle university with a strong design school and growing engineering and computing provision. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
QS World #528QS World Rankings 2027
From GBP 19,850Undergraduate fee per year
Founded 1992Public university
About the university
Why students choose Northumbria University
A large Newcastle university with a strong design school and growing engineering and computing provision.
Both direct entry and foundation or pathway routes are available here. If your grades or English score fall short of direct admission, the pathway route is a genuine alternative to waiting a year.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entryFoundation pathway
Photos: Northumbria University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
Diploma or associate degree
A Jordanian Community College Diploma, Intermediate Diploma or Associate degree with a GPA of 2.5 out of 4 is considered for first-year undergraduate entry.
Master's
A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5 out of 4 is considered for courses asking for a 2:2, and 3.0 out of 4 for courses asking for a 2:1.
Graduate Certificate
A bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.0 out of 4 is considered for the Graduate Certificate.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked November 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What Northumbria University costs in 2027/28
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university at northumbria.ac.uk. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
UndergraduateGBP 19,850 - 21,500per year
PostgraduateGBP 19,850 - 21,500per year
UK International ScholarshipGBP 3,000 tuition fee discountFor self-funded international students currently completing an undergraduate degree at another UK institution who join a full-time taught master's in Newcastle in September 2026 or January 2027.Programmes
Popular courses at Northumbria University
Computer Science BSc (Hons)
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Business Computing BSc (Hons)
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Computer Science MSc (Conversion)
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Northumbria University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Northumbria University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
Direct entry if you meet the grades, or the foundation route if you are not there yet.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Northumbria University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppCan I apply to Northumbria University with the Tawjihi?
Tawjihi (General or Vocational Secondary Education Certificate) with 60% / Very Good is accepted for the International Foundation Programme, which leads on to a bachelor's.
How much does Northumbria University cost for international students?
International undergraduate fees for 2027/28 start from GBP 19,850 a year and go up to GBP 21,500, depending on the course.
Does Northumbria University offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. UK International Scholarship (GBP 3,000 tuition fee discount). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into Northumbria University?
Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into Northumbria University.
Where is Northumbria University?
Northumbria University is in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1992.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Northumbria University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Northumbria University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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