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Newcastle upon Tyne
Brighton · QS World #901
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.
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Newcastle College University Centre
scored higher in 1 category
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Brighton
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Brighton leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.
Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Brighton at a glance
Newcastle College University Centre and University of Brighton both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies and Civil Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Brighton offers 255 courses across 71 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,790 a year cheaper.
Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Brighton is higher in 15 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 £29,500 from University of Brighton. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 14 and University of Brighton in 5.
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 Brighton
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
Brighton
93 countries · 14.3% international
- 🇮🇳India12.1%
- 🇨🇳China7.2%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria5%
- 🇺🇸United States5%
- 🇪🇬Egypt3.6%
Subjects
26 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 Brighton
Design & Fashion
9 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
17 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
3 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
14 coursesTypical fee £31,000 (PG)
Civil Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £17,250 (UG)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Film Production & Cinematography
Music
Building & Construction
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Business & Management (General)
Law
Media & Film Studies
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Software Engineering, Education Studies.
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 Brighton
- £17,250
Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
- University of Brighton
- £18,790
Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,790 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 Brighton
Design & Fashion
£16,500Salary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction80%Civil Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£31,00088%Satisfaction80%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£17,500Salary (3 years)£25,500100%Satisfaction85%Film Production & Cinematography
£17,500Salary (3 years)£22,50098%Satisfaction68%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£21,50091%Satisfaction100%Electronic & Electrical Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£31,00086%Satisfaction87%Manufacturing & Production Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£31,00088%Satisfaction85%Business & Management (General)
No dataSalary (3 years)£27,50091%Satisfaction74%Law
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50087%Satisfaction88%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£22,50098%Satisfaction94%Aerospace Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£31,00095%Satisfaction98%Mechanical Engineering
£25,500Salary (3 years)£31,50086%Satisfaction75%
Showing the 12 largest of 19 shared subjects with published outcomes.
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 Brighton
Ruby Lee Progression scholarship
100%
Deadline: Jun 2026
University of Brighton outreach progression scholarships
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
Royal Town Planning Institute scholarship
£5,000
Deadline: Jun 2026
Vice-Chancellor Scholarships
£4,000
Deadline: N/A
Widening Access Bursary
£3,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Brighton: common questions
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Brighton cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,250 at University of Brighton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,250 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,790 at University of Brighton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,790 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 Brighton?
Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Law and 14 more.
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Brighton better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £23,500 from University of Brighton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 80% at University of Brighton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of Brighton offer more courses?
University of Brighton lists 255 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 Brighton?
Newcastle College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that University of Brighton does not, including Healthcare Science, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied & General Science, Creative Arts (General), Drama & Theatre and 1 more.
What can you study at University of Brighton but not at Newcastle College University Centre?
University of Brighton teaches 45 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Human Geography & Environment, Accounting, Architecture, Pharmacy and 37 more.
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