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London · QS World #686
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
Kingston
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Newcastle College University Centre
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Kingston University 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.
Kingston University vs Newcastle College University Centre at a glance
Kingston University and Newcastle College University Centre both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Aerospace Engineering. Kingston University offers 390 courses across 67 subject areas; Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,900 a year cheaper.
Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Kingston University is higher in 15 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £33,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, against £16,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 13 and Kingston University in 6, with 1 about level.
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.
Kingston University
Newcastle College University Centre
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.
Kingston
91 countries · 21.9% international
- 🇮🇳India24.1%
- 🇨🇳China23.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria3.5%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan3.2%
- 🇺🇸United States3.2%
Newcastle College University Centre
No published data on international students
Subjects
27 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.
Kingston University
Newcastle College University Centre
Business & Management (General)
34 coursesTypical fee £18,900 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Design & Fashion
21 coursesTypical fee £13,950 (PG)
9 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Aerospace Engineering
21 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Building & Construction
19 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
11 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (PG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
11 coursesTypical fee £18,500 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Law
10 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Music
Applied Psychology
10 coursesTypical fee £18,700 (PG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
10 coursesTypical fee £19,200 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
Psychology (General)
Civil Engineering
Film Production & Cinematography
Media & Film Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Creative Arts (General), Social Work, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Dance, Chemical Engineering, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre.
Only at Kingston 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
- Kingston University
- £18,500
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Kingston University
- £18,900
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,900 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.
Kingston University
Newcastle College University Centre
Business & Management (General)
£25,500Salary (3 years)No data81%Satisfaction91%Design & Fashion
£24,000Salary (3 years)£16,50089%Satisfaction100%Aerospace Engineering
£29,500Salary (3 years)£25,50086%Satisfaction95%Mechanical Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£25,50086%Satisfaction86%Law
£23,000Salary (3 years)No data92%Satisfaction87%Music
£22,500Salary (3 years)£15,50098%Satisfaction91%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£33,500Salary (3 years)£25,50090%Satisfaction86%Psychology (General)
£22,500Salary (3 years)No data80%Satisfaction94%Civil Engineering
£26,500Salary (3 years)£25,50094%Satisfaction88%Film Production & Cinematography
£21,000Salary (3 years)£17,50074%Satisfaction98%Media & Film Studies
£20,000Salary (3 years)No data76%Satisfaction98%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,000Salary (3 years)£17,50087%Satisfaction100%
Showing the 12 largest of 20 shared subjects with published outcomes.
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveKingston University
View all scholarships →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
FAQ
Kingston University vs Newcastle College University Centre: common questions
Is Kingston University or Newcastle College University Centre cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,500 a year at Kingston University and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £18,900 a year at Kingston University and £13,000 at Newcastle College University Centre: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,900 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 Kingston University and Newcastle College University Centre?
Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Law, Music, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Civil Engineering and 15 more.
Is Kingston University or Newcastle College University Centre better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Kingston University, and £16,500 from Newcastle College University Centre. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Kingston University and 100% at Newcastle College University Centre. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Kingston University or Newcastle College University Centre offer more courses?
Kingston University lists 390 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.
What can you study at Kingston University but not at Newcastle College University Centre?
Kingston University teaches 40 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Chemistry, Economics, Midwifery, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Biomedical Sciences, Business Studies, Computer Science, Environmental Sciences and 32 more.
What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Kingston University?
Newcastle College University Centre teaches 8 subject areas that Kingston University does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Applied & General Science and Food Production & Technology.
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