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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Bath

Bath · QS World #125

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/8

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

7/8

Bath

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bath leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Bath at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Bath both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Bath offers 303 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £32,000 at University of Bath: Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £29,500 at University of Bath: Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bath is higher in 9 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £30,500 from University of Bath. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 7 and University of Bath in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#125
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THE World
#251
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Guardian UK
#7
1894
Established
1966
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Bath

87.9%
88.6%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£47,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
80.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
23.8%

International

International student share

82
303

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
25

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

    Bath

    96 countries · 23.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India15.2%
    • 🇨🇳China9.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong8.2%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand7.1%
    • 🇪🇸Spain5.2%

    Subjects

    16 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 Bath

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      22 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      13 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £25,400 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (PG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £29,500 (PG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £24,450 (PG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £30,450 (PG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (UG)

    • Social Work

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £25,400 (UG)

    • Applied Psychology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £34,550 (PG)

    Also taught at both: Building & Construction.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Bath

    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 Bath
    £32,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Bath
    £29,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,500 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 Bath

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
      86%Satisfaction92%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
      86%Satisfaction77%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      88%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£29,500
      89%Satisfaction87%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£37,500
      88%Satisfaction90%

    • Psychology (General)

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

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      88%Satisfaction66%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      96%Satisfaction86%

    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 Bath

    Alumni Fund Post Graduate Sanctuary Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Vice Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £12,400

    Deadline: N/A

    Bath Global Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    GREAT Scholarships 2026

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Bath: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £32,000 at University of Bath: Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £29,500 at University of Bath: Newcastle College University Centre is about £16,500 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 Bath?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care and 4 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Bath better for Mechanical Engineering?

    Mechanical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £36,000 from University of Bath. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Newcastle College University Centre and 92% at University of Bath. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bath lists 303 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 Bath?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 19 subject areas that University of Bath does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing and 11 more.

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

    University of Bath teaches 33 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Biochemistry, International Development and 25 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Bath303 courses · 25 scholarshipsBrowse Courses