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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Glasgow

Glasgow · QS World #80

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.

2/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Glasgow

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Glasgow leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Glasgow at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Glasgow both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Law, Psychology (General) and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Glasgow offers 1,022 courses across 97 subject areas.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,160 a year cheaper.

Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Glasgow is higher in 11 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Software Engineering: £20,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £33,500 from University of Glasgow. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 9 and University of Glasgow in 4.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#80
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THE World
#84
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Guardian UK
#12
1894
Established
1451
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Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 Glasgow

87.9%
86.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
81.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.9%

International

International student share

82
1022

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
4

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

    Glasgow

    121 countries · 35.9% international

    • 🇨🇳China51.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States7.4%
    • 🇮🇳India7%
    • 🌐Kuwait1.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong1.5%

    Subjects

    23 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 Glasgow

    Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemical Engineering, Building & Construction, Creative Arts (General).

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Glasgow

    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 Glasgow
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Glasgow yet.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Glasgow
    £15,160

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,160 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 Glasgow

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      94%Satisfaction91%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      91%Satisfaction95%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      89%Satisfaction91%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction71%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      80%Satisfaction85%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      86%Satisfaction80%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      86%Satisfaction66%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      61%Satisfaction80%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      95%Satisfaction80%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      88%Satisfaction83%

    Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Glasgow

    Minerva Scholarships

    £22,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Excellence Bursaries

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Travel Bursaries

    £50

    Deadline: N/A

    School of Computing Science postgraduate research excellence bursaries

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Glasgow: common questions

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

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,160 at University of Glasgow: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,160 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 Glasgow?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Law, Psychology (General), Music, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Drama & Theatre, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care and 11 more.

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

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £23,000 from University of Glasgow. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 95% at University of Glasgow. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Glasgow lists 1,022 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 Glasgow?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that University of Glasgow does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied & General Science and 4 more.

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

    University of Glasgow teaches 74 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including History, Management, Spanish & Portuguese, Mathematics, Classical Studies, Eastern European Languages, Politics & International Relations, Information Systems & Data Science and 66 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 Glasgow1,022 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses