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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Chester

Chester · Guardian UK #91

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

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4/6

Chester

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Chester leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Chester at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Chester both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Design & Fashion. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Chester offers 329 courses across 73 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £14,950 at University of Chester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £1,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,500 at University of Chester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Chester is higher in 11 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £25,000 from University of Chester. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 13 and University of Chester in 2, 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
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THE World
#1501
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Guardian UK
#91
1894
Established
1839
No
Russell Group
No
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 Chester

87.9%
83.9%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.7%

International

International student share

82
329

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

    Chester

    52 countries · 28.7% international

    • 🇮🇳India32.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria11.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka7.1%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    24 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 Chester

    Also taught at both: Social Work, Applied Psychology, Dance, Drama & Theatre, Education Studies, Fine Art, Health & Social Care, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Chester

    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 Chester
    £14,950

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £1,950 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Chester
    £15,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 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 Chester

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      96%SatisfactionNo data

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      91%Satisfaction83%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      91%Satisfaction79%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      94%Satisfaction82%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      91%Satisfaction73%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      61%Satisfaction66%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction70%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction80%

    Showing the 12 largest of 17 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 Chester

    NHS Learning Support Fund

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Visit Us Travel Bursary

    £100

    Deadline: N/A

    Futures Employability Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Chester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £14,950 at University of Chester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £1,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,500 at University of Chester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 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 Chester?

    Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Law, Music, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies and 12 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Chester better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

    Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £21,000 from University of Chester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Chester lists 329 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 Chester?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 11 subject areas that University of Chester does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Applied & General Science, Civil Engineering and 3 more.

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

    University of Chester teaches 49 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, Archaeology, Computer Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Geography (General), Marketing, Nutrition & Dietetics, Journalism and 41 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Chester329 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses