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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Leicester

Leicester · QS World #314

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

Leicester

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Leicester at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Leicester both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Law, Business & Management (General) and Childhood & Youth Studies. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Leicester offers 351 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,100 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Leicester is higher in 6 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 £35,500 from University of Leicester. Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 7 and University of Leicester in 3.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#314
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THE World
#192
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Guardian UK
#30
1894
Established
1921
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 Leicester

87.9%
86.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£35,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
79%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.3%

International

International student share

82
351

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
28

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

    Leicester

    81 countries · 19.3% international

    • 🇮🇳India36.3%
    • 🇨🇦Canada14.8%
    • 🇨🇳China9.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.9%
    • 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates1.9%

    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 Leicester

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Leicester

    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 Leicester
    £25,100

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,100 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Leicester
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University of Leicester yet.

    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 Leicester

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      87%Satisfaction85%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      91%Satisfaction82%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction82%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      95%Satisfaction81%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      86%Satisfaction89%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction82%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
      61%Satisfaction76%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
      70%Satisfaction90%

    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

    View all scholarships →

    University of Leicester

    International Undergraduate Tuition Fee Waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    ULSB International Deans Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Leicester-King Power Thai Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Leicester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,100 at University of Leicester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,100 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 Leicester?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Law, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Software Engineering, Health & Social Care and 3 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Leicester 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 Leicester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 89% at Newcastle College University Centre and 82% at University of Leicester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Leicester lists 351 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 Leicester?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 20 subject areas that University of Leicester does not, including Design & Fashion, Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 12 more.

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

    University of Leicester teaches 57 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Biological Sciences (General), Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, General Engineering and 49 more.

    Ready to explore courses?

    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Leicester351 courses · 28 scholarshipsBrowse Courses