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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Kent

Canterbury · QS World #415

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

Kent

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Kent 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 Kent on employment, graduate salary, courses.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Kent at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Kent both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Sociology & Criminology, Law and Sport & Exercise Sciences. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Kent offers 335 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,500 at University of Kent: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £20,700 at University of Kent: Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Kent is higher in 9 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 £36,500 from University of Kent. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 10 and University of Kent in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#415
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#47
1894
Established
1965
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 Kent

87.9%
84%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£33,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
16%

International

International student share

82
335

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

    Kent

    85 countries · 16% international

    • 🇮🇳India9.9%
    • 🇨🇳China6.8%
    • 🇹🇭Thailand6.6%
    • 🇫🇷France5.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.3%

    Subjects

    15 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 Kent

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Kent

    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 Kent
    £23,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Kent
    £20,700

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,700 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 Kent

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction83%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction77%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      100%Satisfaction82%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      86%Satisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction85%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      91%Satisfaction77%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction76%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£36,500
      61%Satisfaction70%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,000
      86%Satisfaction77%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      80%Satisfaction91%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 Kent

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Kent: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,500 at University of Kent: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £20,700 at University of Kent: Newcastle College University Centre is about £7,700 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 Kent?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Sociology & Criminology, Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Psychology (General), Applied Psychology, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Film Production & Cinematography, Business & Management (General), Media & Film Studies, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and 3 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Kent better for Sociology & Criminology?

    Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £24,000 from University of Kent. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Newcastle College University Centre and 83% at University of Kent. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Kent lists 335 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 Kent?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 20 subject areas that University of Kent does not, including Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering and 12 more.

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

    University of Kent teaches 48 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, Physics, Biology, Mathematics, Architecture and 40 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Kent335 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses