University of Northumbria is one of the Britain’s best modern universities, offers 200 undergraduate and 100 postgraduate courses.

University of Northumbria is known for its excellence of teaching. University of Northumbria has been awarded five National Teaching Fellowships for its excellent teaching facilities. Primary and secondary initial teacher education programmes of University of Northumbria are rated as outstanding by OFSTED.

Study in University of Northumbria is one of the fourth university of U.K to have both primary and secondary aspects of initial teacher education graded as "A". At University of Northumbria quantity and quality goes hand in hand. University of Northumbria is rated excellent by Quality Assurance Agency in 17 subject areas.

Business School of Northumbria University is one of the longest business schools in U.K .School of Built Environment of University of Northumbria is a partner of Regional Centre for Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development. School of Built Environment of University of Northumbria is rated as best performer in research related to Architecture and Built Environment. University of Design has won MPA roses creativity award, three design directions awards and two prestigious yellow pencil awards. According to Research Assessment Exercise 50% of research in midwifery and nursing is assessed as internationally excellent.

University of Northumbria is ranked as top 10th university for sports in U.K. Psychology of Northumbria University is accredited by British Psychology Society. Over 95% of graduates of University of Northumbria get employment within six months of graduation. LLM in Child Law provides opportunity to its students to work full time along with there studies. All English Language Programmes of University of Northumbria are accredited by British Council. University of Northumbria provides NORA to its students. NORA is a search engine which allows its students to access online library resources. University of Northumbria provides work based learning to its students. This programme helps students in gaining practical experience along with academic recognition. Career services of Northumbria are accredited by matrix quality standard.

University of Northumbria has award winning learning resource support service. Online library provision of University of Northumbria has won Web Feat Presidents Award .In 2006 University of Northumbria was named most IT Enabled Organization in the computing. University of Northumbria focuses on practical studies rather then research. University of Northumbria provides confidential counseling to its students. University of Northumbria also provides advice and support regarding mental health. University of Northumbria is a member of EUREC agency since 1991.School of Design of University of Northumbria is one of the leading fashion school of U.K. University of Northumbria seeks collaboration and partnership with reputable educational institutions throughout the world. University of Northumbria is a registered consultant with World Bank.

Study in UK University of Northumbria provides virtual learning environment to its student. Courses in University of Northumbria provides 25 distance learning courses. These courses are designed to offer real skills which are relevant in today’s global work place. University of Northumbria is ranked 4th in Art & Design and 3rd in history of art by Research Assessment Exercise. Business and Management education of University of Northumbria is rated among top universities of U.K. University of Northumbria also provides nationally recognized educational & training programmes .These programmes of University of Northumbria help its students to become qualified leaders & volunteers. University of Northumbria has recruitment team and this team provides link between universities, colleges and schools for higher education.