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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Hertfordshire

Hatfield · QS World #851

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

3/6

Hertfordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Hertfordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship; University of Hertfordshire on employment, graduate salary, courses.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Hertfordshire at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Hertfordshire both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General) and Design & Fashion. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Hertfordshire offers 468 courses across 86 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Hertfordshire is higher in 14 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 £31,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 14 and University of Hertfordshire in 3, with 1 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#69
1894
Established
1952
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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 Hertfordshire

87.9%
86.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£32,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
57.5%

International

International student share

82
468

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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

    Hertfordshire

    77 countries · 57.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India44.6%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria10.3%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh5.5%
    • 🇨🇳China1.8%

    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 Hertfordshire

    Also taught at both: Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Computing, Civil Engineering, Education Studies, Fine Art.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Hertfordshire

    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 Hertfordshire
    £15,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Hertfordshire
    £18,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,000 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 Hertfordshire

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      95%Satisfaction80%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      88%Satisfaction77%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      94%Satisfaction86%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction81%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      98%Satisfaction77%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      86%Satisfaction67%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      81%Satisfaction88%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Hertfordshire

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Hertfordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,500 at University of Hertfordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,000 at University of Hertfordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,000 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 Hertfordshire?

    Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Music, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Media & Film Studies, Mechanical Engineering and 14 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £22,500 from University of Hertfordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 88% at University of Hertfordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Hertfordshire lists 468 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 Hertfordshire?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that University of Hertfordshire does not, including Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology, Creative Arts (General), Drama & Theatre and 1 more.

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

    University of Hertfordshire teaches 60 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Business Studies, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Clinical Specialities, Politics & International Relations, Biotechnology, Marketing, Mathematics and 52 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Hertfordshire468 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses