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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen · QS World #288

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

VS

5/6

Aberdeen

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Aberdeen at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Aberdeen both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Law, Chemical Engineering and Film Production & Cinematography. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 8 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £23,000 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 6 and University of Aberdeen in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#288
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#22
1894
Established
1495
No
Russell Group
No
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

University of Aberdeen

87.9%
89.2%

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%
78.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

82
597

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
3

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

    Aberdeen

    81 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇨🇳China20.2%
    • 🇮🇳India14.1%
    • 🇺🇸United States8.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%

    Subjects

    15 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 of Aberdeen

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Aberdeen

    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 of Aberdeen
    £20,800

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,800 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Aberdeen
    £23,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,000 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 of Aberdeen

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      87%Satisfaction92%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction88%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%Satisfaction71%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      89%Satisfaction90%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%Satisfaction75%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction98%

    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 of Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Aberdeen: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,800 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,000 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 of Aberdeen?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Law, Chemical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 3 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Aberdeen better for Chemical Engineering?

    Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £32,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Newcastle College University Centre and 83% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?

    University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and Newcastle College University Centre lists 82 courses.

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

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 20 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Design & Fashion, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General) and 12 more.

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

    University of Aberdeen teaches 65 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Politics & International Relations, Finance & Actuarial Science and 57 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 of Aberdeen597 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses