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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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Teesside University

Middlesbrough · Guardian UK #95

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

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5/6

Teesside

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs Teesside University at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and Teesside University both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation and Law. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; Teesside University offers 211 courses across 55 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,000 at Teesside University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Teesside University is higher in 16 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Electronic & Electrical Engineering: £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £44,000 from Teesside University. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and Teesside University in 7, with 1 about level.

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
#601
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Guardian UK
#95
1894
Established
1930
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

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

Newcastle College University Centre

Teesside University

87.9%
89%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
85.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.5%

International

International student share

82
211

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
5

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

    Teesside

    51 countries · 28.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India37.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria26.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.1%
    • 🇨🇳China8.5%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.3%

    Subjects

    23 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

    Teesside University

    Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Social Work.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at Teesside 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
    Teesside University
    £17,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    Teesside University
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Teesside University yet.

    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

    Teesside University

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      81%Satisfaction93%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction92%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      89%Satisfaction87%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
      86%Satisfaction90%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£44,000
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction91%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
      88%Satisfaction98%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      98%Satisfaction95%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      91%Satisfaction91%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      61%Satisfaction90%

    Showing the 12 largest of 20 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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    Teesside University

    Brittan Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: Oct 2026

    Santander Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leaver Bursary

    £2,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Beth Mead Scholarship

    £1,200

    Deadline: Sept 2026

    Santander Brighter Futures

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs Teesside University: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or Teesside University cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,000 at Teesside University: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,000 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 Teesside University?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Games Design & Computer Animation, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Music, Software Engineering and 11 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £19,500 from Teesside University. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 89% at Teesside University. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or Teesside University offer more courses?

    Teesside University lists 211 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

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

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that Teesside University does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Applied Computing, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology, Building & Construction and 4 more.

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

    Teesside University teaches 32 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Forensic Science, English Studies, Biological Sciences (General), Food Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Journalism and 24 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    Teesside University211 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses