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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Leeds

Leeds · QS World #77

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

Leeds

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Leeds at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Leeds both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Leeds offers 579 courses across 110 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Newcastle College University Centre is about £20,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leeds is higher in 15 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Childhood & Youth Studies: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £27,500 from University of Leeds. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 13 and University of Leeds in 4, 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
#77
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THE World
#118
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Guardian UK
#15
1894
Established
1904
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Leeds

87.9%
85.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
31.5%

International

International student share

82
579

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
13

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

    Leeds

    105 countries · 31.5% international

    • 🇨🇳China49.5%
    • 🇮🇳India9.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.9%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.8%

    Subjects

    25 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 Leeds

    Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Psychology (General), Fine Art, Healthcare Science, Software Engineering, Applied Psychology, Social Work.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Leeds

    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 Leeds
    £33,700

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £20,700 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Leeds
    £31,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,500 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 Leeds

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,000
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      89%Satisfaction82%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      86%Satisfaction92%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      88%Satisfaction82%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      80%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      100%Satisfaction75%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      95%Satisfaction82%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      88%Satisfaction82%

    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 Leeds

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Community Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Leeds: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £33,700 at University of Leeds: Newcastle College University Centre is about £20,700 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £31,500 at University of Leeds: Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,500 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 Leeds?

    Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Music, Law, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Education Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 13 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Leeds better for Civil Engineering?

    Civil Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £31,000 from University of Leeds. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Newcastle College University Centre and 89% at University of Leeds. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Leeds lists 579 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 Leeds?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 10 subject areas that University of Leeds does not, including Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied & General Science, Building & Construction and 2 more.

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

    University of Leeds teaches 85 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Economics, Mathematics, History and 77 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Leeds579 courses · 13 scholarshipsBrowse Courses