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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Cumbria

Lancaster · Guardian UK #101

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.

3/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

Cumbria

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Cumbria are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship; University of Cumbria on employment, graduate salary, courses.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Cumbria at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Cumbria both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Cumbria offers 136 courses across 40 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Cumbria is higher in 6 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £28,000 from University of Cumbria. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 10 and University of Cumbria in 1.

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
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Guardian UK
#101
1894
Established
2007
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 Cumbria

87.9%
80.5%

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%
89.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
2.6%

International

International student share

82
136

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
1

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

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    Cumbria

    14 countries · 2.6% international

    • 🇨🇦Canada14.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan14.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.6%
    • 🇩🇪Germany8.5%
    • 🇮🇪Ireland8.5%

    Subjects

    17 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 Cumbria

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      17 courses

      Typical fee £31,000 (PG)

    • Design & Fashion

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £17,800 (UG)

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Fine Art

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £16,000 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Social Work.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Cumbria

    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 Cumbria
    £16,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Cumbria
    £16,900

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 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 Cumbria

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction74%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction84%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      98%Satisfaction77%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      94%Satisfaction87%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction82%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      89%Satisfaction70%

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      96%Satisfaction73%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction91%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£28,000
      96%Satisfaction70%

    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 Cumbria

    Future Talent Award

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Cumbria: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,000 at University of Cumbria: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,900 at University of Cumbria: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 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 Cumbria?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care and 5 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Cumbria better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £17,000 from University of Cumbria. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 74% at University of Cumbria. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Cumbria lists 136 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 Cumbria?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 18 subject areas that University of Cumbria does not, including Music, Media & Film Studies, Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 10 more.

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

    University of Cumbria teaches 23 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Forestry & Arboriculture, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Ecology & Conservation, Human Geography & Environment, Nursing (General), Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Zoology & Animal Biology and 15 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Cumbria136 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses