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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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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

Newcastle College University Centre

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, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs Newcastle University at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Newcastle University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 10 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Chemical Engineering: £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £36,000 from Newcastle University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and Newcastle University in 1, with 2 about level.

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
1894
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.

Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle University

87.9%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£38,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
81.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.1%

International

International student share

82
502

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
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.

Newcastle College University Centre

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.

    Newcastle College University Centre

    Newcastle University

    Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Fine Art, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    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

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Newcastle University
    £25,750

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Newcastle University
    £30,700

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,700 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.

    Newcastle College University Centre

    Newcastle University

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      88%Satisfaction88%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      98%Satisfaction79%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      94%Satisfaction84%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Business & Management (General)

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

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      98%Satisfaction76%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      86%Satisfaction73%

    Showing the 12 largest of 14 shared subjects with published outcomes.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    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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    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

    Newcastle College University Centre vs Newcastle University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,750 at Newcastle University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,700 at Newcastle University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,700 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 Newcastle College University Centre and Newcastle University?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Law, Business & Management (General) and 11 more.

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

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £30,000 from Newcastle University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Newcastle College University Centre and 88% at Newcastle University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

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

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Software Engineering, Applied & General Science and 4 more.

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

    Newcastle University teaches 76 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Business Studies, Clinical Specialities and 68 more.

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