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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Birmingham

Birmingham · QS World #68

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.

3/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

4/7

Birmingham

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Birmingham leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Birmingham at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Birmingham both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Law, Health & Social Care and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Birmingham offers 663 courses across 101 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,390 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Birmingham is higher in 12 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 £30,000 from University of Birmingham. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 15 and University of Birmingham in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#68
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THE World
#98
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Guardian UK
#18
1894
Established
1900
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 of Birmingham

87.9%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£38,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.2%

International

International student share

82
663

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

    Birmingham

    104 countries · 31.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China55.7%
    • 🇮🇳India9.4%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2%

    Subjects

    25 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 Birmingham

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Psychology, Food Production & Technology, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of 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 of Birmingham
    £27,090

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,090 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Birmingham
    £23,390

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,390 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 Birmingham

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      87%Satisfaction83%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      91%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
      91%Satisfaction79%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction78%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      89%Satisfaction83%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction95%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      88%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      80%Satisfaction91%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction70%

    Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Birmingham

    Enhanced Chamberlain Award

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    University Music Scholarships

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    University Music Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Birmingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £27,090 at University of Birmingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,390 at University of Birmingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,390 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 Birmingham?

    Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Law, Health & Social Care, Music, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies and 13 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Birmingham better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £23,000 from University of Birmingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 89% at University of Birmingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Birmingham lists 663 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 Birmingham?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 10 subject areas that University of Birmingham does not, including Design & Fashion, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied & General Science, Building & Construction and 2 more.

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

    University of Birmingham teaches 76 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, History, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Geology & Earth Sciences, International Development, Physics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 68 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Birmingham663 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses