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Newcastle upon Tyne
Bradford · QS World #497
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.
2/6
Newcastle College University Centre
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Bradford
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Bradford leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction.
Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Bradford at a glance
Newcastle College University Centre and University of Bradford both teach 14 subject areas, the largest being Law, Chemical Engineering and Software Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Bradford offers 211 courses across 49 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,890 at University of Bradford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,700 at University of Bradford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,700 a year cheaper.
Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bradford is higher in 5 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £25,000 from University of Bradford. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 5 and University of Bradford in 4, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 Bradford
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Bradford
45 countries · 25.1% international
- 🇵🇰Pakistan26.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria21.1%
- 🇮🇳India16.1%
- 🌐Kuwait5%
- 🇬🇭Ghana4.4%
Subjects
14 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 Bradford
Law
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £16,100 (UG)
Chemical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,890 (UG)
Software Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £16,890 (UG)
Business & Management (General)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
10 coursesFee not available
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Psychology (General)
Childhood & Youth Studies
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Social Work
Sociology & Criminology
Health & Social Care
Applied Psychology
Building & Construction
Only at Newcastle College University Centre
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 Bradford
- £16,890
Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,890 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
- University of Bradford
- £15,700
Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,700 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 Bradford
Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£19,50087%Satisfaction87%Chemical Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£25,50088%Satisfaction90%Software Engineering
£20,500Salary (3 years)£25,00061%Satisfaction79%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£20,50091%Satisfaction87%Civil Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£26,50088%Satisfaction98%Mechanical Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£24,50086%Satisfaction93%Psychology (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£17,50094%Satisfaction80%Childhood & Youth Studies
£16,000Salary (3 years)£20,00096%Satisfaction83%Social Work
£16,500Salary (3 years)£20,00096%Satisfaction82%Sociology & Criminology
£16,000Salary (3 years)£18,50089%Satisfaction77%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNewcastle 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
University of Bradford
Bestway Foundation Scholarships for Students from Pakistan
£35,000
Deadline: N/A
Disabled Students' Allowance
£26,291
Deadline: N/A
MSc Artificial Intelligence & Space Technology Scholarship (2026/27)
£10,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Chinese Articulation Agreement (2025/26)
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
NHS Learning Support Fund
£5,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Bradford: common questions
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Bradford cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,890 at University of Bradford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,700 at University of Bradford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,700 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 Bradford?
Both universities teach 14 subject areas: Law, Chemical Engineering, Software Engineering, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care and 2 more.
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Bradford better for Chemical Engineering?
Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £25,500 from University of Bradford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Newcastle College University Centre and 90% at University of Bradford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of Bradford offer more courses?
University of Bradford lists 211 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 Bradford?
Newcastle College University Centre teaches 21 subject areas that University of Bradford does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering and 13 more.
What can you study at University of Bradford but not at Newcastle College University Centre?
University of Bradford teaches 35 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Economics, Biomedical Engineering, Forensic Science, Business Studies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Marketing, Pharmacy, Accounting and 27 more.
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