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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University College Birmingham

Birmingham

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

University College Birmingham

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University College Birmingham at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University College Birmingham both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University College Birmingham offers 115 courses across 36 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,000 at University College Birmingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University College Birmingham is higher in 7 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 £20,500 from University College Birmingham. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 4 and University College Birmingham in 4.

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
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Guardian UK
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1894
Established
1957
No
Russell Group
No
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

University College Birmingham

87.9%
88.3%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£25,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
77.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
47%

International

International student share

82
115

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
7

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

    University College Birmingham

    26 countries · 47% international

    • 🌐Nepal48.9%
    • 🇮🇳India24.7%
    • 🇨🇳China11.5%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan3.3%

    Subjects

    19 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 College Birmingham

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      15 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Design & Fashion

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Building & Construction

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (PG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £19,750 (UG)

    • Food Production & Technology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £17,000 (PG)

    • Complementary & Alternative Medicine

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Fee not available

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering, Creative Arts (General), Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University College Birmingham

    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 College Birmingham
    £13,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University College Birmingham
    £17,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,000 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 College Birmingham

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction96%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%SatisfactionNo data

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      96%Satisfaction98%

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      96%Satisfaction94%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Crafts & Applied Arts

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      97%Satisfaction89%

    • Food Production & Technology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction78%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)No data
      61%Satisfaction89%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%SatisfactionNo data

    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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    University College Birmingham

    GREAT Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Award

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Dean's Award

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    Early Action Scholarship

    £4,500

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Alumni Scholarship

    25%

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University College Birmingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £13,500 at University College Birmingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,000 at University College Birmingham: 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 University College Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Food Production & Technology, Psychology (General), Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 7 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University College Birmingham better for Hospitality, Events & Tourism?

    Hospitality, Events & Tourism graduates earn a median £19,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £20,000 from University College Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 93% at University College Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University College Birmingham lists 115 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

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

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 16 subject areas that University College Birmingham does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering and 8 more.

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

    University College Birmingham teaches 17 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Food Science, Business Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Planning & Housing, Marketing, Adult Nursing, Clinical & Health Psychology, Computer Science and 9 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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    University College Birmingham115 courses · 7 scholarshipsBrowse Courses