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Newcastle upon Tyne
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
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.
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
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
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
Media & Film Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
41 coursesTypical fee £23,780 (UG)
Creative Arts (General)
1 courseTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
18 coursesTypical fee £23,780 (UG)
Music
Law
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £23,780 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Only at Newcastle College University Centre
Only at 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 data98%Satisfaction87%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)No data91%Satisfaction87%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£28,00087%Satisfaction77%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50091%Satisfaction82%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNewcastle 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
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
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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