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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Arts University Bournemouth

Poole

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

Arts University Bournemouth

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Arts University Bournemouth and Newcastle College University Centre are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Arts University Bournemouth is ahead on established, employment, graduate salary; Newcastle College University Centre on satisfaction, courses, scholarship.

Arts University Bournemouth vs Newcastle College University Centre at a glance

Arts University Bournemouth and Newcastle College University Centre both teach 9 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Media & Film Studies. Arts University Bournemouth offers 78 courses across 13 subject areas; Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,980 a year cheaper.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Arts University Bournemouth is higher in 5 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, against £16,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 5 and Arts University Bournemouth in 1.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1883
Established
1894
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Arts University Bournemouth

Newcastle College University Centre

86.6%
87.9%

Satisfaction

Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)

£26,900
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

13.5%
No data

International

International student share

78
82

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

1
5

Scholarships

Number of scholarships

International Community

Where do international students come from?

Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.

Arts University Bournemouth

35 countries · 13.5% international

  • 🇨🇳China17.8%
  • 🇮🇳India12.9%
  • 🇺🇸United States8.9%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
  • 🌐Iceland3%
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Newcastle College University Centre

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    9 subjects you can study at both

    Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.

    Arts University Bournemouth

    Newcastle College University Centre

    • Design & Fashion

      25 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      14 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Drama & Theatre

      9 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Fine Art

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Creative Arts (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £19,950 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      1 course

      Fee not available

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    Only at Arts University Bournemouth

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Fees

    What it costs international students

    The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.

    Undergraduate

    Arts University Bournemouth
    £19,950
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,950 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Arts University Bournemouth
    £19,980
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,980 a year cheaper.

    Outcomes

    Graduate outcomes by subject

    Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.

    Arts University Bournemouth

    Newcastle College University Centre

    • Design & Fashion

      £22,500Salary (3 years)£16,500
      87%Satisfaction100%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      85%Satisfaction98%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £20,000Salary (3 years)£14,000
      94%Satisfaction80%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £22,500Salary (3 years)No data
      84%Satisfaction91%

    • Fine Art

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      90%Satisfaction100%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £22,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      86%Satisfaction98%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Arts University Bournemouth

    British National Residing Overseas

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Newcastle College University Centre

    Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Aug 2026

    Lisa Robson Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Nicky Turnbull Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Rachelle Waugh Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Newcastle College University Centre Scholarships

    £9,535

    Deadline: Sept 2026

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    FAQ

    Arts University Bournemouth vs Newcastle College University Centre: common questions

    Is Arts University Bournemouth or Newcastle College University Centre cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,950 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £19,980 a year at Arts University Bournemouth and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,980 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.

    What subjects can you study at both Arts University Bournemouth and Newcastle College University Centre?

    Both universities teach 9 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Business & Management (General), Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General) and Building & Construction.

    Is Arts University Bournemouth or Newcastle College University Centre better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Arts University Bournemouth, and £16,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Arts University Bournemouth and 100% at Newcastle College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Arts University Bournemouth or Newcastle College University Centre offer more courses?

    Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Arts University Bournemouth lists 78 courses.

    What can you study at Arts University Bournemouth but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Arts University Bournemouth teaches 4 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Creative Writing, Architecture, Performing Arts (General) and Personal & Professional Development.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Arts University Bournemouth?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 26 subject areas that Arts University Bournemouth does not, including Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing and 18 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Arts University Bournemouth78 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses
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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses