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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Huddersfield

Huddersfield · QS World #521

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

Huddersfield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Huddersfield at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Huddersfield both teach 26 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Design & Fashion and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Huddersfield offers 413 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Huddersfield is higher in 16 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £23,000 from University of Huddersfield. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 17 and University of Huddersfield in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#521
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THE World
#501
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Guardian UK
#51
1894
Established
1841
No
Russell Group
No
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 Huddersfield

87.9%
81.8%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£27,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
79.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.2%

International

International student share

82
413

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

    Huddersfield

    49 countries · 18.2% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan26.6%
    • 🇮🇳India18.4%
    • 🇨🇳China16.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8.9%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh3.5%

    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 Huddersfield

    Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Games Design & Computer Animation, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Creative Arts (General), Drama & Theatre, Social Work, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Applied & General Science.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Huddersfield

    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 Huddersfield
    £17,600

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Huddersfield
    £18,700

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,700 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 Huddersfield

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      86%Satisfaction75%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      94%Satisfaction87%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      87%Satisfaction85%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      89%Satisfaction82%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      86%Satisfaction59%

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      96%Satisfaction86%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      88%Satisfaction52%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction82%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction65%

    Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Huddersfield

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Huddersfield: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,600 at University of Huddersfield: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,700 at University of Huddersfield: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,700 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 Huddersfield?

    Both universities teach 26 subject areas: Education Studies, Design & Fashion, Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Law, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography and 14 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £20,000 from University of Huddersfield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 82% at University of Huddersfield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Huddersfield lists 413 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 Huddersfield?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 9 subject areas that University of Huddersfield does not, including Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Business & Management (General), Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied Psychology and 1 more.

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

    University of Huddersfield teaches 50 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Chemistry, Computer Science, Business Studies, Nursing (General), Management, Information Systems & Data Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Marketing and 42 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Huddersfield413 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses