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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Bristol

Bristol · QS World #57

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.

0/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

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7/7

Bristol

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Bristol leads in 7 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre does not lead in any category where both have data.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Bristol at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Bristol both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Law, Music and Design & Fashion. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Bristol offers 479 courses across 83 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Newcastle College University Centre is about £15,460 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Bristol is higher in 10 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 £34,500 from University of Bristol. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 8 and University of Bristol in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#57
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THE World
#80
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Guardian UK
#13
1894
Established
1876
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 Bristol

87.9%
88%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£43,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
77.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
33.6%

International

International student share

82
479

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
54

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

    Bristol

    104 countries · 33.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China53.5%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.6%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore2.8%

    Subjects

    21 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 Bristol

    Also taught at both: Aerospace Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Software Engineering, Applied & General Science.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Bristol

    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 Bristol
    £31,300

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Bristol
    £28,460

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £15,460 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 Bristol

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,000
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      91%Satisfaction99%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      98%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      94%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      89%Satisfaction88%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      80%Satisfaction76%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
      86%Satisfaction90%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      96%Satisfaction82%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      95%Satisfaction92%

    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 Bristol

    Black Heritage PhD Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Black heritage PhD scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    British Council scholarships for Women

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Bristol: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £31,300 at University of Bristol: Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £28,460 at University of Bristol: Newcastle College University Centre is about £15,460 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 Bristol?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Law, Music, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Education Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Drama & Theatre, Civil Engineering, Media & Film Studies and 9 more.

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

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £24,000 from University of Bristol. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 99% at University of Bristol. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Bristol lists 479 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 Bristol?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 14 subject areas that University of Bristol does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance and 6 more.

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

    University of Bristol teaches 62 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Economics, Management, Physics, Anatomy & Pathology, Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Social Policy & Public Policy and 54 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Bristol479 courses · 54 scholarshipsBrowse Courses