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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Royal College of Art

Kensington and Chelsea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 2 datapoints

We looked at 2 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 2 categories

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Royal College of Art

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre leads in 2 of 2 categories where both have data (courses, scholarship). Royal College of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.

Newcastle College University Centre vs Royal College of Art at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Royal College of Art have one subject area in common, Film Production & Cinematography. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Royal College of Art offers 50 courses across 1 subject area.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,600 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
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THE World
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Guardian UK
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1894
Established
N/A
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

Royal College of Art

87.9%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
No data

International

International student share

82
50

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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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    Royal College of Art

    No published data on international students

      Subjects

      1 subject 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

      Royal College of Art

      • Film Production & Cinematography

        5 courses

        Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

        1 course

        Typical fee £15,600 (PG)

      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
      Royal College of Art
      No data

      We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.

      Postgraduate

      Newcastle College University Centre
      £13,000
      Royal College of Art
      £15,600

      Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,600 a year cheaper.

      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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      Royal College of Art

      Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship

      100%

      Deadline: N/A

      Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures

      100%

      Deadline: N/A

      View all scholarships →

      FAQ

      Newcastle College University Centre vs Royal College of Art: common questions

      Is Newcastle College University Centre or Royal College of Art cheaper for international students?

      For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,600 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 Royal College of Art?

      Both universities teach 1 subject area: Film Production & Cinematography.

      Does Newcastle College University Centre or Royal College of Art offer more courses?

      Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.

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

      Newcastle College University Centre teaches 34 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 26 more.

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