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Imperial College London

Kensington and Chelsea · QS World #2

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

7/8

Imperial College London

scored higher in 7 categories

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1/8

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Imperial College London leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established.

Imperial College London vs Newcastle College University Centre at a glance

Imperial College London and Newcastle College University Centre both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Imperial College London offers 254 courses across 42 subject areas; Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £26,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Imperial College London is higher in 6 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £65,000 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, against £20,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Imperial College London is higher in 4 and Newcastle College University Centre in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

#2
QS World
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#8
THE World
—
#5
Guardian UK
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1907
Established
1894
Yes
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.

Imperial College London

Newcastle College University Centre

88.9%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£54,000
£24,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.4%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

52.9%
No data

International

International student share

254
82

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

90
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.

Imperial College London

106 countries · 52.9% international

  • 🇨🇳China41%
  • 🇮🇳India5.8%
  • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.1%
  • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
  • 🇸🇬Singapore3.6%
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Newcastle College University Centre

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    11 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.

    Imperial College London

    Newcastle College University Centre

    • Civil Engineering

      17 courses

      Typical fee £45,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      7 courses

      Typical fee £32,200 (PG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      11 courses

      Typical fee £19,400 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,170 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £45,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Healthcare Science

      2 courses

      Fee not available

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      4 courses

      Typical fee £33,350 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      3 courses

      Typical fee £45,000 (PG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £24,600 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

    Only at Imperial College London

    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

    Imperial College London
    £24,600
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Imperial College London
    £39,900
    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £26,900 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.

    Imperial College London

    Newcastle College University Centre

    • Civil Engineering

      £35,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      90%Satisfaction88%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £46,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      82%Satisfaction86%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £45,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      89%Satisfaction88%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £37,500Salary (3 years)£25,500
      92%Satisfaction95%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £40,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Software Engineering

      £65,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      97%Satisfaction61%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Imperial College London

    Engineering Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Science Sainsbury Management Fellows Scholarship

    £50,000

    Deadline: N/A

    J.P. Morgan Scholarship in Quantitative Finance

    £45,100

    Deadline: May 2026

    Dean's Impact Scholarship

    £30,000

    Deadline: N/A

    W L "Bill" Byrnes Global Scholarship

    £30,000

    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

    Imperial College London vs Newcastle College University Centre: common questions

    Is Imperial College London or Newcastle College University Centre cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £24,600 a year at Imperial College London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £39,900 a year at Imperial College London and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £26,900 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 Imperial College London and Newcastle College University Centre?

    Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Chemical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering.

    Is Imperial College London or Newcastle College University Centre better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £35,500 three years after graduating from Imperial College London, and £25,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 90% at Imperial College London and 88% at Newcastle College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Imperial College London or Newcastle College University Centre offer more courses?

    Imperial College London lists 254 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Imperial College London but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Imperial College London teaches 31 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Ecology & Conservation and 23 more.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Imperial College London?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 24 subject areas that Imperial College London does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing and 16 more.

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