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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Lancashire

Preston · QS World #1001

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.

1/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

5/6

Lancashire

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lancashire leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Lancashire at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Lancashire both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Design & Fashion. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Lancashire offers 363 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lancashire is higher in 19 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 £27,500 from University of Lancashire. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 13 and University of Lancashire in 8, with 2 about level.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1001
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THE World
#1001
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Guardian UK
#76
1894
Established
1828
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 Lancashire

87.9%
86.8%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£28,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

82
363

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
15

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

    Lancashire

    74 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.3%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates9.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria8%
    • 🌐Nepal6.6%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.4%

    Subjects

    29 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 Lancashire

    Also taught at both: Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Healthcare Science, Applied Computing, Childhood & Youth Studies, Fine Art, Civil Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Food Production & Technology.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Lancashire

    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 Lancashire
    £17,330

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,330 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Lancashire
    £19,250

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,250 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 Lancashire

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction96%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction97%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction98%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      88%Satisfaction79%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction96%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      95%Satisfaction71%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      96%Satisfaction89%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      81%Satisfaction81%

    Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 Lancashire

    Fee Waiver Scholarship for Sanctuary Seekers

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Care-experienced and Estranged Student Graduation Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Estranged Student Support

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Journalism Innovation and Leadership PGCert Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Lancashire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,330 at University of Lancashire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,330 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £19,250 at University of Lancashire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £6,250 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 Lancashire?

    Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Design & Fashion, Music, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Psychology (General), Aerospace Engineering, Social Work, Games Design & Computer Animation and 17 more.

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

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £17,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £20,500 from University of Lancashire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 96% at University of Lancashire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lancashire lists 363 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 Lancashire?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that University of Lancashire does not, including Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology and Creative Arts (General).

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

    University of Lancashire teaches 53 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Medicine, Computer Science, Business Studies, Adult Nursing, Management, Social Sciences (General), Asian Languages & Studies, Mental Health Nursing and 45 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Lancashire363 courses · 15 scholarshipsBrowse Courses