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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 Greater Manchester

Bolton

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.

2/5

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Greater Manchester

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Greater Manchester leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Greater Manchester at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Greater Manchester both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Psychology (General) and Health & Social Care. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Greater Manchester offers 281 courses across 56 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 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 Greater Manchester: 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 Greater Manchester is higher in 12 and Newcastle College University Centre in 4, with 1 about level. The widest gap is in Dance: £14,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 12 and University of Greater Manchester in 5, with 3 about level.

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
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1894
Established
2024
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 Greater Manchester

87.9%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£28,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.8%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.4%

International

International student share

82
281

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

    Greater Manchester

    30 countries · 25.4% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria46.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan17.7%
    • 🇮🇳India10.8%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh6.6%

    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 Greater Manchester

    Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Crafts & Applied Arts, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Fine Art, Creative Arts (General).

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Greater Manchester

    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 Greater Manchester
    £17,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Greater Manchester
    £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 Greater Manchester

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
      94%Satisfaction86%

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      96%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      91%Satisfaction98%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      98%Satisfaction92%

    • Dance

      £14,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      78%Satisfaction91%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      87%Satisfaction79%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      88%Satisfaction78%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      91%Satisfaction91%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      81%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      100%Satisfaction100%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£14,000
      98%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 Greater Manchester

    Bolton Sports Bursary 2020/21

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bolton Master's Bursary 2021

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Greater Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Greater Manchester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 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 Greater Manchester: 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 Greater Manchester?

    Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Education Studies, Psychology (General), Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Dance, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 14 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Greater Manchester better for Health & Social Care?

    Health & Social Care graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £17,500 from University of Greater Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Newcastle College University Centre and 98% at University of Greater Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of Greater Manchester offer more courses?

    University of Greater Manchester lists 281 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 Greater Manchester?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that University of Greater Manchester does not, including Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Applied & General Science, Drama & Theatre and 1 more.

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

    University of Greater Manchester teaches 30 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Nursing (General), Dentistry, Computing & IT, Biomedical Engineering, Management, Teacher Training, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Accounting and 22 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    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 Greater Manchester281 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses