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Newcastle upon Tyne
Leeds
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 5 datapoints
We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
3/5
Newcastle College University Centre
scored higher in 3 categories
2/5
University Centre Leeds
scored higher in 2 categories
Quick Verdict
Newcastle College University Centre leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Newcastle College University Centre vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance
Newcastle College University Centre and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Crafts & Applied Arts and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: Newcastle College University Centre is about £1,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,000 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 4 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 2, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Film Production & Cinematography: £17,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 5 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 3.
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
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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
University Centre Leeds
No published data on international students
Subjects
18 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
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Design & Fashion
Crafts & Applied Arts
Music
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Film Production & Cinematography
Games Design & Computer Animation
Software Engineering
Health & Social Care
Healthcare Science
Business & Management (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Drama & Theatre
Applied & General Science
Education Studies
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Also taught at both: Fine Art, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
Only at Newcastle College University Centre
Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £14,000
Newcastle College University Centre is about £1,000 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
- University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
- £15,000
Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,000 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
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
Design & Fashion
£16,500Salary (3 years)£15,500100%SatisfactionNo dataCrafts & Applied Arts
£17,000Salary (3 years)£15,50097%SatisfactionNo dataMusic
£15,500Salary (3 years)£15,50091%Satisfaction80%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,500Salary (3 years)£19,000100%Satisfaction98%Film Production & Cinematography
£17,500Salary (3 years)£15,50098%Satisfaction82%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)No data61%Satisfaction95%Health & Social Care
£16,000Salary (3 years)No data96%Satisfaction98%Drama & Theatre
£14,000Salary (3 years)£15,50080%Satisfaction79%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£15,500100%Satisfaction88%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)No data87%Satisfaction97%
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
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
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Newcastle College University Centre vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: Newcastle College University Centre is about £1,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,000 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 University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Crafts & Applied Arts, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Drama & Theatre and 6 more.
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £15,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Newcastle College University Centre or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?
Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.
What can you study at Newcastle College University Centre but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?
Newcastle College University Centre teaches 17 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Dance and 9 more.
What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Newcastle College University Centre?
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 5 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Agriculture & Land Management, Biomedical Sciences, Information Systems & Data Science, Finance & Actuarial Science and Marketing.
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