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DN Colleges Group

Doncaster

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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.

2/7

DN Colleges Group

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Newcastle

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.

DN Colleges Group vs Newcastle University at a glance

DN Colleges Group and Newcastle University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Biomedical Sciences. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £25,750 at Newcastle University: DN Colleges Group is about £13,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £30,700 at Newcastle University: DN Colleges Group is about £18,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 4 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Business Studies: £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £32,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 5 and Newcastle University in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#149
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THE World
#144
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Guardian UK
#23
2017
Established
1834
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Silver

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

DN Colleges Group

Newcastle University

92.2%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£23,400
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

86%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.1%

International

International student share

72
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

0
4

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.

DN Colleges Group

No published data on international students

    VS

    Newcastle

    91 countries · 22.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China43.8%
    • 🇮🇳India8.5%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
    • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
    • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%

    Subjects

    23 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Newcastle University

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      16 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £25,900 (PG)

    • Biomedical Sciences

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Business Studies

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      7 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,050 (PG)

    • Computing & IT

      5 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (PG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,650 (PG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      6 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £32,300 (PG)

    • Health Sciences & Paramedic Science

      1 course

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £27,600 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      4 courses

      Typical fee £12,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £31,700 (PG)

    Also taught at both: Animal Science, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, General Engineering, English Literature, Business Information Systems, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy.

    Only at DN Colleges Group

    Only at Newcastle University

    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

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Newcastle University
    £25,750

    DN Colleges Group is about £13,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    DN Colleges Group
    £12,500
    Newcastle University
    £30,700

    DN Colleges Group is about £18,200 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.

    DN Colleges Group

    Newcastle University

    • Biomedical Sciences

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Business Studies

      £21,000Salary (3 years)£32,000
      88%Satisfaction71%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      95%Satisfaction98%

    • Education Studies

      £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £18,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      84%Satisfaction86%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      91%Satisfaction70%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      No dataSatisfaction83%

    • English Literature

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      95%Satisfaction91%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    DN Colleges Group

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    Newcastle University

    Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    DN Colleges Group vs Newcastle University: common questions

    Is DN Colleges Group or Newcastle University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £25,750 at Newcastle University: DN Colleges Group is about £13,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £30,700 at Newcastle University: DN Colleges Group is about £18,200 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 DN Colleges Group and Newcastle University?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Building & Construction, Computing & IT, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and 11 more.

    Is DN Colleges Group or Newcastle University better for Business Studies?

    Business Studies graduates earn a median £21,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £32,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at DN Colleges Group and 71% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does DN Colleges Group or Newcastle University offer more courses?

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.

    What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at Newcastle University?

    DN Colleges Group teaches 3 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Teacher Training, Mental Health Nursing and Software Engineering.

    What can you study at Newcastle University but not at DN Colleges Group?

    Newcastle University teaches 76 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Clinical Specialities, Media & Film Studies and 68 more.

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    DN Colleges Group72 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses