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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Robert Gordon University

Aberdeen · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

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Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

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5/5

Robert Gordon

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Robert Gordon University leads in 5 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Newcastle College University Centre vs Robert Gordon University at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Robert Gordon University both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Law and Mechanical Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Robert Gordon University offers 151 courses across 51 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,060 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Robert Gordon University is higher in 13 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £33,500 from Robert Gordon University. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and Robert Gordon University in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#81
1894
Established
1729
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Newcastle College University Centre

Robert Gordon University

87.9%
87.9%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£33,900

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
88.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.4%

International

International student share

82
151

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
43

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

    Robert Gordon

    48 countries · 14.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria36.2%
    • 🇮🇳India16.2%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana9.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland5.9%

    Subjects

    20 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

    Robert Gordon University

    • Design & Fashion

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      14 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Fine Art

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,860 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,980 (UG)

    • Applied Computing

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Civil Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at Robert Gordon 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
    Robert Gordon University
    £18,300

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Robert Gordon University
    £19,060

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,060 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

    Robert Gordon University

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      86%Satisfaction85%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction96%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

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

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      88%Satisfaction84%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      88%Satisfaction84%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      96%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      89%Satisfaction88%

    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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    Robert Gordon University

    Bolashak Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    CONACyT (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia)

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Chevening Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Postgraduate/PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs Robert Gordon University: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,300 at Robert Gordon University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,060 at Robert Gordon University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,060 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 Robert Gordon University?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Building & Construction, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 8 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Robert Gordon University better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £20,000 from Robert Gordon University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 93% at Robert Gordon University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    Robert Gordon University lists 151 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

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

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 15 subject areas that Robert Gordon University does not, including Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Business & Management (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance and 7 more.

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

    Robert Gordon University teaches 31 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, General Engineering, Information & Library Studies, Computer Science, Management, Pharmacy, Adult Nursing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and 23 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Robert Gordon University151 courses · 43 scholarshipsBrowse Courses