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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Bedfordshire

Luton · Guardian UK #99

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.

2/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Bedfordshire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bedfordshire leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on TEF, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Bedfordshire at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Bedfordshire both teach 22 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Bedfordshire offers 306 courses across 59 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bedfordshire is higher in 10 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £30,500 from University of Bedfordshire. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 9 and University of Bedfordshire in 6, with 3 about level.

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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#99
1894
Established
1882
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
Bronze

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 Bedfordshire

87.9%
88.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
77%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
30.1%

International

International student share

82
306

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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

    Bedfordshire

    31 countries · 30.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India56.2%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan10.2%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh8.1%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.9%
    • 🇷🇴Romania4.6%

    Subjects

    22 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 Bedfordshire

    Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Applied Psychology.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Bedfordshire

    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 Bedfordshire
    £16,900

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Bedfordshire
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Bedfordshire yet.

    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 Bedfordshire

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,000
      91%Satisfaction86%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      91%Satisfaction91%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction73%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      96%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      94%Satisfaction80%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      91%Satisfaction96%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      98%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      89%Satisfaction95%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      61%Satisfaction79%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      98%Satisfaction98%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 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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    University of Bedfordshire

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Bedfordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,900 at University of Bedfordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 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 Bedfordshire?

    Both universities teach 22 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Law, Education Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Music, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering and 10 more.

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

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

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

    University of Bedfordshire lists 306 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 Bedfordshire?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 13 subject areas that University of Bedfordshire does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied & General Science and 5 more.

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

    University of Bedfordshire teaches 37 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing, English Language, Pharmacology and 29 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 Bedfordshire306 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses