Compare any two UK universities
Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.
Liverpool
Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #528
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.
2/6
City of Liverpool College University Centre
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Northumbria
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, courses, scholarship). City of Liverpool College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, graduate salary.
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance
City of Liverpool College University Centre and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 5 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Building & Construction. City of Liverpool College University Centre offers 13 courses across 8 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £6,350 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 2 and City of Liverpool College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, against £29,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
No published data on international students
Northumbria
85 countries · 24.5% international
- 🇮🇳India35.3%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
- 🌐Kuwait4%
- 🇨🇳China3.8%
- 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%
Subjects
5 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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Sport & Exercise Sciences
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £21,500 (UG)
Building & Construction
Civil Engineering
Computing & IT
Only at City of Liverpool College University Centre
Only at Northumbria University, Newcastle
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
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- £13,500
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £6,350 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- City of Liverpool College University Centre
- No data
- Northumbria University, Newcastle
- £19,850
We do not have reliable international fee data for City of Liverpool College University Centre yet.
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.
City of Liverpool College University Centre
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£29,500No dataSatisfaction86%Civil Engineering
£27,500Salary (3 years)£29,000No dataSatisfaction83%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveCity of Liverpool College University Centre
View all scholarships →Northumbria University, Newcastle
2025/26 PGT Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
2025/26 UG Sanctuary Scholarships
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
Castle Peak Postgraduate Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
GEMS Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
City of Liverpool College University Centre vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Northumbria University, Newcastle cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,500 a year at City of Liverpool College University Centre and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: City of Liverpool College University Centre is about £6,350 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 City of Liverpool College University Centre and Northumbria University, Newcastle?
Both universities teach 5 subject areas: Sport & Exercise Sciences, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering and Computing & IT.
Is City of Liverpool College University Centre or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?
Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £27,500 three years after graduating from City of Liverpool College University Centre, and £29,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does City of Liverpool College University Centre or Northumbria University, Newcastle offer more courses?
Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and City of Liverpool College University Centre lists 13 courses.
What can you study at City of Liverpool College University Centre but not at Northumbria University, Newcastle?
City of Liverpool College University Centre teaches 3 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Biomedical Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation and Management.
What can you study at Northumbria University, Newcastle but not at City of Liverpool College University Centre?
Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 66 subject areas that City of Liverpool College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Fashion, Law, English Literature, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, History and 58 more.
Ready to explore courses?
Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.