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Aston University, Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #416

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

4/7

Aston

scored higher in 4 categories

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3/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Aston University, Birmingham leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Aston University, Birmingham vs Newcastle College University Centre at a glance

Aston University, Birmingham and Newcastle College University Centre both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering and Psychology (General). Aston University, Birmingham offers 169 courses across 51 subject areas; Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Aston University, Birmingham is higher in 7 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £33,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, against £20,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 5 and Aston University, Birmingham in 2, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

#416
QS World
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#401
THE World
—
#39
Guardian UK
—
1895
Established
1894
No
Russell Group
No
Gold
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Aston University, Birmingham

Newcastle College University Centre

85.2%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£37,600
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

84.5%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
No data

International

International student share

169
82

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
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.

Aston

67 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇮🇳India40.8%
  • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.2%
  • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.9%
  • 🌐Kuwait4.2%
  • 🇻🇳Vietnam4%
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Newcastle College University Centre

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    16 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.

    Aston University, Birmingham

    Newcastle College University Centre

    • Design & Fashion

      2 courses

      Typical fee £21,500 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      6 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      5 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £23,500 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      4 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Healthcare Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £22,580 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      1 course

      Typical fee £24,800 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Aston University, Birmingham

    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

    Aston University, Birmingham
    £22,580
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,580 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Aston University, Birmingham
    £24,000
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,000 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.

    Aston University, Birmingham

    Newcastle College University Centre

    • Chemical Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      £24,500Salary (3 years)No data
      92%Satisfaction94%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £32,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      64%Satisfaction86%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      80%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £23,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
      89%Satisfaction89%

    • Software Engineering

      £33,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      84%Satisfaction61%

    • Civil Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      83%Satisfaction88%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £31,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      No dataSatisfaction95%

    • Law

      £23,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction87%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Aston University, Birmingham

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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

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Aston University, Birmingham vs Newcastle College University Centre: common questions

    Is Aston University, Birmingham or Newcastle College University Centre cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,580 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,580 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,000 a year at Aston University, Birmingham and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,000 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 Aston University, Birmingham and Newcastle College University Centre?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Aerospace Engineering and 4 more.

    Is Aston University, Birmingham or Newcastle College University Centre better for Chemical Engineering?

    Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £31,000 three years after graduating from Aston University, Birmingham, and £25,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 87% at Aston University, Birmingham and 88% at Newcastle College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Aston University, Birmingham or Newcastle College University Centre offer more courses?

    Aston University, Birmingham lists 169 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Aston University, Birmingham but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Aston University, Birmingham teaches 35 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, General Engineering and 27 more.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Aston University, Birmingham?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 19 subject areas that Aston University, Birmingham does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 11 more.

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    Aston University, Birmingham169 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses