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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

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

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

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4/6

Northumbria

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

Northumbria University, Newcastle leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs Northumbria University, Newcastle at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Northumbria University, Newcastle both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Law. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Northumbria University, Newcastle offers 305 courses across 71 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,850 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Northumbria University, Newcastle is higher in 11 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Hospitality, Events & Tourism: £19,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £26,000 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and Northumbria University, Newcastle in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#528
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#53
1894
Established
1969
No
Russell Group
No
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

Northumbria University, Newcastle

87.9%
83.5%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£31,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
86.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

82
305

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
7

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

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    Northumbria

    85 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India35.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.3%
    • 🌐Kuwait4%
    • 🇨🇳China3.8%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka3.8%

    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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Healthcare Science, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Health & Social Care.

    Only at Newcastle 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

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,850 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Northumbria University, Newcastle
    £19,850

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,850 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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      87%Satisfaction73%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      86%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      89%Satisfaction78%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      98%Satisfaction89%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      96%Satisfaction89%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      91%Satisfaction77%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      94%Satisfaction84%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      91%Satisfaction66%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      86%Satisfaction94%

    Showing the 12 largest of 15 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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    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

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs Northumbria University, Newcastle: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,850 at Northumbria University, Newcastle: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,850 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 Northumbria University, Newcastle?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Law, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Social Work, Building & Construction, Business & Management (General), Music, Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy and 11 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Northumbria University, Newcastle better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £22,500 from Northumbria University, Newcastle. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 91% at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle lists 305 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

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

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that Northumbria University, Newcastle does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation and 4 more.

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

    Northumbria University, Newcastle teaches 48 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, English Literature, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Architecture, Physical Geography & Climate and 40 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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