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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Exeter

Devon · QS World #136

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.

3/8

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

Exeter

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Exeter leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Exeter at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Exeter both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Law and Sociology & Criminology. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Exeter offers 873 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,550 a year cheaper.

Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Exeter is higher in 8 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £27,000 from University of Exeter. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and University of Exeter in 2.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#136
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THE World
#170
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Guardian UK
#14
1894
Established
1922
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 Exeter

87.9%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£39,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22.2%

International

International student share

82
873

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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

    Exeter

    111 countries · 22.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China25.1%
    • 🇮🇳India10.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong10%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States2.8%

    Subjects

    19 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 Exeter

    Also taught at both: Applied Psychology, Software Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Exeter

    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 Exeter
    £24,950

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,950 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Exeter
    £25,550

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,550 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 Exeter

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£39,000
      91%Satisfaction84%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      89%Satisfaction91%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction85%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,000
      94%Satisfaction93%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      88%Satisfaction87%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
      86%Satisfaction71%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£21,000
      80%Satisfaction95%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 Exeter

    Bell Burnell Graduate Scholarship Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Exeter: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £24,950 at University of Exeter: Newcastle College University Centre is about £11,950 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,550 at University of Exeter: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,550 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 Exeter?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 7 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Exeter better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £27,000 from University of Exeter. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Newcastle College University Centre and 91% at University of Exeter. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Exeter lists 873 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 Exeter?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 16 subject areas that University of Exeter does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 8 more.

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

    University of Exeter teaches 72 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, Mathematics, Physics, History, Classical Studies, English Studies, Finance & Actuarial Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and 64 more.

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

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Exeter873 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses