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

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Derby

Derby · QS World #1201

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.

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Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 0 categories

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Derby

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Derby leads in 7 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, 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 Derby at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Derby both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Derby offers 375 courses across 74 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,900 at University of Derby: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Derby: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Derby is higher in 15 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 £27,500 from University of Derby. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and University of Derby in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#80
1894
Established
1851
No
Russell Group
No
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 Derby

87.9%
88.5%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
85.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
14.3%

International

International student share

82
375

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
6

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

    Derby

    64 countries · 14.3% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria34.5%
    • 🇮🇳India15.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan8.1%
    • 🇬🇭Ghana6.5%
    • 🇰🇪Kenya5.5%

    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 Derby

    Also taught at both: Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Drama & Theatre, Fine Art, Social Work.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Derby

    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 Derby
    £16,900

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Derby
    £17,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 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 Derby

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      100%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      89%Satisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction99%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

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

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      96%Satisfaction95%

    Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Derby

    Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Golding Awards

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sarah Essam Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sitwell Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Derby: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,900 at University of Derby: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Derby: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 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 Derby?

    Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Media & Film Studies, Law, Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Civil Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 14 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £19,000 from University of Derby. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 85% at University of Derby. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Derby lists 375 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 Derby?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that University of Derby does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology, Creative Arts (General) and 1 more.

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

    University of Derby teaches 48 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Marketing, Economics, English Studies, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, History, Adult Nursing, Business Studies and 40 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Derby375 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses