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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Queen Mary University of London

London · QS World #103

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.

1/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Queen Mary University of London

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

Queen Mary University of London leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs Queen Mary University of London at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Queen Mary University of London both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Law, Media & Film Studies and Design & Fashion. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Queen Mary University of London offers 622 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Queen Mary University of London is higher in 8 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Applied Computing: £20,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £40,500 from Queen Mary University of London. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 7 and Queen Mary University of London 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
#103
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THE World
#134
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Guardian UK
#35
1894
Established
1885
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

Queen Mary University of London

87.9%
84.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£41,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
32.1%

International

International student share

82
622

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
18

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

    Queen Mary University of London

    119 countries · 32.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India18.1%
    • 🇨🇳China17.6%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.1%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.7%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan2.7%

    Subjects

    19 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

    Queen Mary University of London

    Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at Queen Mary University of London

    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
    Queen Mary University of London
    £29,450

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,450 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Queen Mary University of London
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Queen Mary University of London yet.

    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

    Queen Mary University of London

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction86%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      100%Satisfaction96%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      94%Satisfaction80%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      95%Satisfaction77%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
      86%Satisfaction92%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%Satisfaction78%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      80%Satisfaction92%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction69%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
      70%Satisfaction81%

    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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    Queen Mary University of London

    Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

    £800,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Data Science and AI MSc Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    MSc in Management of IP Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Scholarship

    £7,875

    Deadline: May 2026

    Law Progression Scholarship

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs Queen Mary University of London: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Queen Mary University of London cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £29,450 at Queen Mary University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,450 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 Queen Mary University of London?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Law, Media & Film Studies, Design & Fashion, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Chemical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies and 7 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Queen Mary University of London better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £22,000 from Queen Mary University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 96% at Queen Mary University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or Queen Mary University of London offer more courses?

    Queen Mary University of London lists 622 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Queen Mary University of London?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 16 subject areas that Queen Mary University of London does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation and 8 more.

    What can you study at Queen Mary University of London but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Queen Mary University of London teaches 62 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Economics, Mathematics, Medicine, Politics & International Relations, Dentistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science and 54 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Queen Mary University of London622 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses