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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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UCL (University College London)

Camden · QS World #8

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

UCL (University College London)

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

UCL (University College London) 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 UCL (University College London) at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and UCL (University College London) both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General) and Sociology & Criminology. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; UCL (University College London) offers 1,131 courses across 109 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Newcastle College University Centre is about £21,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, UCL (University College London) is higher in 9 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £41,500 from UCL (University College London). Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 10 and UCL (University College 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
#8
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THE World
#22
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Guardian UK
#9
1894
Established
1826
No
Russell Group
Yes
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

UCL (University College London)

87.9%
86.5%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£46,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
80.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
51.9%

International

International student share

82
1131

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
18

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

    UCL (University College London)

    127 countries · 51.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.3%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.2%
    • 🇮🇳India3.4%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.4%

    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

    UCL (University College London)

    Also taught at both: Film Production & Cinematography, Healthcare Science, Software Engineering, Fine Art, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Games Design & Computer Animation, Creative Arts (General).

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at UCL (University College 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
    UCL (University College London)
    £29,800

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    UCL (University College London)
    £34,700

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £21,700 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

    UCL (University College London)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£41,500
      96%Satisfaction84%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      89%Satisfaction87%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£38,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
      86%Satisfaction90%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,000
      88%Satisfaction81%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      88%Satisfaction73%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
      86%Satisfaction80%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£41,000
      87%Satisfaction92%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction73%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
      88%Satisfaction82%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 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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    UCL (University College London)

    Commercial Bar Opportunity Scholarship

    £25,000

    Deadline: N/A

    AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    UCL Department of Arts and Sciences (UASc) Interdisciplinary Excellence PhD Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Law Society Pro Bono Bursary

    £250

    Deadline: N/A

    Alonso Gurmendi Dunkelberg, UCL Graduate Research Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs UCL (University College London): common questions

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or UCL (University College London) cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £29,800 at UCL (University College London): Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £34,700 at UCL (University College London): Newcastle College University Centre is about £21,700 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 UCL (University College London)?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Health & Social Care, Mechanical Engineering, Law and 11 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or UCL (University College London) better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

    Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £41,500 from UCL (University College London). Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Newcastle College University Centre and 84% at UCL (University College London). Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or UCL (University College London) offer more courses?

    UCL (University College London) lists 1,131 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at UCL (University College London)?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that UCL (University College London) does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied & General Science and 4 more.

    What can you study at UCL (University College London) but not at Newcastle College University Centre?

    UCL (University College London) teaches 86 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including German & Scandinavian Studies, Eastern European Languages, Ancient Languages, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 78 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    UCL (University College London)1,131 courses · 18 scholarshipsBrowse Courses