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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Lincoln

Lincoln · QS World #851

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.

1/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Lincoln

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Lincoln leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Lincoln at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Lincoln both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences and Film Production & Cinematography. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Lincoln offers 343 courses across 81 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Lincoln is higher in 12 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 £29,500 from University of Lincoln. Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 10 and University of Lincoln in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#851
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THE World
#601
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Guardian UK
#38
1894
Established
1861
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 Lincoln

87.9%
84.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£29,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
83.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
20.5%

International

International student share

82
343

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
21

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

    Lincoln

    47 countries · 20.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.9%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan24.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria22.2%
    • 🇻🇳Vietnam2.4%
    • 🇨🇳China2.2%

    Subjects

    24 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 Lincoln

    • Design & Fashion

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Music

      7 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £17,400 (PG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £19,300 (PG)

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £16,900 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,640 (PG)

    • Drama & Theatre

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £18,300 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Dance, Education Studies, Fine Art, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Applied Psychology, Building & Construction, Social Work.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Lincoln

    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 Lincoln
    £18,300

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Lincoln
    £18,800

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,800 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 Lincoln

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£23,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      98%Satisfaction89%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      98%Satisfaction77%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      91%Satisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      94%Satisfaction82%

    • Mechanical Engineering

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

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£22,500
      89%Satisfaction73%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction82%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£17,500
      80%Satisfaction95%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      86%Satisfaction85%

    Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 Lincoln

    Chevening Scholarships

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Canada Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    European Union Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    South Asia Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    South East Asia Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    View all scholarships →

    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Lincoln: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,300 at University of Lincoln: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,800 at University of Lincoln: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,800 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 Lincoln?

    Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Film Production & Cinematography, Law, Media & Film Studies, Music, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Hospitality, Events & Tourism and 12 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 87% at University of Lincoln. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Lincoln lists 343 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 Lincoln?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 11 subject areas that University of Lincoln does not, including Healthcare Science, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Applied & General Science and 3 more.

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

    University of Lincoln teaches 57 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Animal Science, Politics & International Relations, Journalism, Zoology & Animal Biology and 49 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Lincoln343 courses · 21 scholarshipsBrowse Courses