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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Royal Holloway, University of London

Egham · QS World #485

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.

1/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

5/6

Royal Holloway

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

Royal Holloway, University of London leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs Royal Holloway, University of London at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Royal Holloway, University of London both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Law, Music and Sociology & Criminology. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Royal Holloway, University of London offers 351 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,400 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Royal Holloway, University of London is higher in 6 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Games Design & Computer Animation: £20,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £41,000 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 7 and Royal Holloway, University of London in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#485
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#45
1894
Established
1879
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

Royal Holloway, University of London

87.9%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£36,152.9

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16.7%

International

International student share

82
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
32

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

    Royal Holloway

    79 countries · 16.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India17.8%
    • 🇨🇳China8.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.8%

    Subjects

    14 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

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      19 courses

      Typical fee £23,700 (UG)

    • Music

      7 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £28,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £23,700 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £29,900 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £27,000 (PG)

    • Drama & Theatre

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £22,300 (PG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £28,500 (UG)

    • Applied Psychology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £28,500 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £23,700 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £26,800 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £26,400 (PG)

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at Royal Holloway, 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
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,800

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Royal Holloway, University of London
    £26,400

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,400 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

    Royal Holloway, University of London

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction84%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      91%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction84%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)No data
      86%Satisfaction98%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      98%Satisfaction82%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      80%Satisfaction82%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      98%Satisfaction80%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      94%Satisfaction88%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      96%Satisfaction85%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£41,000
      81%Satisfaction83%

    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 Holloway, University of London

    International Partners Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Katayoon Behboodi Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Mary Anning Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw Scholarships for English

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Barbara Raw for English Access Scholarship 2026

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs Royal Holloway, University of London: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Royal Holloway, 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 £26,800 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,400 at Royal Holloway, University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,400 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 Holloway, University of London?

    Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Law, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Psychology (General), Applied Psychology, Social Work and 2 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Royal Holloway, University of London better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £22,500 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 84% at Royal Holloway, University of London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or Royal Holloway, University of London offer more courses?

    Royal Holloway, University of London lists 351 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at Royal Holloway, University of London?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 21 subject areas that Royal Holloway, University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering and 13 more.

    What can you study at Royal Holloway, University of London but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    Royal Holloway, University of London teaches 46 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Geology & Earth Sciences, Management, Mathematics, Biochemistry, History and 38 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Royal Holloway, University of London351 courses · 32 scholarshipsBrowse Courses