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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham · Guardian UK #103

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/5

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

4/5

Gloucestershire

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Gloucestershire leads in 4 of 5 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Gloucestershire at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Gloucestershire both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion and Sociology & Criminology. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Gloucestershire offers 284 courses across 60 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Gloucestershire is higher in 13 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £28,500 from University of Gloucestershire. Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and University of Gloucestershire in 4.

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
#1001
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Guardian UK
#103
1894
Established
1847
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 Gloucestershire

87.9%
84.4%

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%
86%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.9%

International

International student share

82
284

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
5

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

    Gloucestershire

    28 countries · 18.9% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan40.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇮🇳India12.4%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.9%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.2%

    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 Gloucestershire

    Also taught at both: Education Studies, Fine Art, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Healthcare Science, Dance, Social Work, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Gloucestershire

    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 Gloucestershire
    £17,430

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,430 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Gloucestershire
    No data

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

    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 Gloucestershire

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction94%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction74%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£16,000
      91%Satisfaction83%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      81%Satisfaction80%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      87%Satisfaction93%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      94%Satisfaction89%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      98%Satisfaction75%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      61%Satisfaction65%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Gloucestershire

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2025/26

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Basketball Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Michael Perham Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Women's Football Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Gloucestershire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,430 at University of Gloucestershire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,430 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 Gloucestershire?

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

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Gloucestershire better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £21,000 from University of Gloucestershire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 94% at University of Gloucestershire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Gloucestershire lists 284 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 Gloucestershire?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 11 subject areas that University of Gloucestershire does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Applied & General Science, Civil Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and 3 more.

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

    University of Gloucestershire teaches 36 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Marketing, Business Studies, Accounting, Ecology & Conservation, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Human Geography & Environment, Creative Writing, Journalism and 28 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Gloucestershire284 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses