Skip to main content

Compare any two UK universities

Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

N
Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

U
University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS World #6

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/8

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

7/8

Cambridge

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Cambridge leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Cambridge at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Cambridge both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Cambridge offers 336 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Newcastle College University Centre is about £28,300 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cambridge is higher in 2 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Chemical Engineering: £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £43,000 from University of Cambridge. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University of Cambridge is higher in 3 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1.

World & National Rankings

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

—
QS World
#6
—
THE World
#3
—
Guardian UK
#2
1894
Established
1209
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 Cambridge

87.9%
92.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£49,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
32.2%

International

International student share

82
336

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

    Cambridge

    96 countries · 32.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China28.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States10.3%
    • 🇸🇬Singapore6.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇮🇳India4.7%

    Subjects

    16 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 Cambridge

    Also taught at both: Civil Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Cambridge

    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 Cambridge
    £32,890

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,890 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Cambridge
    £41,300

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £28,300 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 Cambridge

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      91%Satisfaction97%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£49,000
      87%Satisfaction96%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£43,000
      88%Satisfaction94%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
      94%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

    View all scholarships →

    University of Cambridge

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Cambridge: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £32,890 at University of Cambridge: Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £41,300 at University of Cambridge: Newcastle College University Centre is about £28,300 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 Cambridge?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Music, Law, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Chemical Engineering, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and 4 more.

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

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £27,000 from University of Cambridge. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 97% at University of Cambridge. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Cambridge lists 336 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 Cambridge?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 19 subject areas that University of Cambridge does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 11 more.

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

    University of Cambridge teaches 63 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Biological Sciences (General), History, Asian Languages & Studies, General Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Economics and 55 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

    N
    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
    U
    University of Cambridge336 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses