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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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SOAS University of London

London · QS World #458

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.

3/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

SOAS University of London

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre and SOAS University of London are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, employment; SOAS University of London on graduate salary, courses, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs SOAS University of London at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and SOAS University of London both teach 8 subject areas, the largest being Media & Film Studies, Creative Arts (General) and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; SOAS University of London offers 296 courses across 29 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,780 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,320 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 4 and SOAS University of London in 0.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#458
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#86
1894
Established
1916
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

SOAS University of London

87.9%
84.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£32,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
74.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.7%

International

International student share

82
296

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
27

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

    SOAS University of London

    67 countries · 25.7% international

    • 🇨🇳China10.9%
    • 🇮🇳India10.6%
    • 🇺🇸United States9.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan7.6%
    • 🇫🇷France3.6%

    Subjects

    8 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

    SOAS 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
    SOAS University of London
    £23,780

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,780 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    SOAS University of London
    £25,320

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,320 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

    SOAS University of London

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £17,000Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction87%
    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction87%
    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,000
      87%Satisfaction77%
    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      91%Satisfaction82%

    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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    SOAS University of London

    SOAS International Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £20,000

    Deadline: May 2026

    SOAS Sustainable Development Goal Scholarship

    £15,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Programme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    SOAS Academic Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: May 2026

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs SOAS University of London: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or SOAS 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 £23,780 at SOAS University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,780 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,320 at SOAS University of London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,320 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 SOAS University of London?

    Both universities teach 8 subject areas: Media & Film Studies, Creative Arts (General), Music, Law, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering.

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

    SOAS University of London lists 296 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

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

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 27 subject areas that SOAS University of London does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering and 19 more.

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

    SOAS University of London teaches 21 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Asian Languages & Studies, Politics & International Relations, African & Middle Eastern Studies, Ancient Languages, Anthropology, Economics, History of Art & Design, History and 13 more.

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