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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh · QS World #35

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Edinburgh

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

The University of Edinburgh leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs The University of Edinburgh at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and The University of Edinburgh both teach 27 subject areas, the largest being Law, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; The University of Edinburgh offers 936 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, The University of Edinburgh is higher in 14 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £37,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 13 and The University of Edinburgh in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#35
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THE World
#29
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Guardian UK
#17
1894
Established
1583
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

The University of Edinburgh

87.9%
85.3%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£37,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
41.6%

International

International student share

82
936

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
112

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

    Edinburgh

    122 countries · 41.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China44.5%
    • 🇺🇸United States9.3%
    • 🇮🇳India5.4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.7%
    • 🇨🇦Canada2.4%

    Subjects

    27 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

    The University of Edinburgh

    Also taught at both: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Crafts & Applied Arts, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at The University of Edinburgh

    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
    The University of Edinburgh
    £29,600

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    The University of Edinburgh
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for The University of Edinburgh 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

    The University of Edinburgh

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£26,500
      89%Satisfaction82%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
      86%Satisfaction81%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      94%Satisfaction83%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      100%Satisfaction92%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      88%Satisfaction87%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction72%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      96%Satisfaction88%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      88%Satisfaction91%

    Showing the 12 largest of 16 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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    £21,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Education Beyond Borders postgraduate scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    Cameron Law Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Online Learning Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs The University of Edinburgh: common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or The University of Edinburgh cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £29,600 at The University of Edinburgh: Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,600 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 The University of Edinburgh?

    Both universities teach 27 subject areas: Law, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Music, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Film Production & Cinematography and 15 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or The University of Edinburgh better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £20,000 from The University of Edinburgh. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 90% at The University of Edinburgh. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or The University of Edinburgh offer more courses?

    The University of Edinburgh lists 936 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at The University of Edinburgh?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 8 subject areas that The University of Edinburgh does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied & General Science, Fine Art and Food Production & Technology.

    What can you study at The University of Edinburgh but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    The University of Edinburgh teaches 89 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Theology & Religious Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, Medicine, Teacher Training, History, Mathematics, Business Studies and 81 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    The University of Edinburgh936 courses · 112 scholarshipsBrowse Courses