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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Liverpool

Liverpool · QS World #139

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/8

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

6/8

Liverpool

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Liverpool leads in 6 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Liverpool at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Liverpool both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Music, Sociology & Criminology and Media & Film Studies. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Liverpool offers 793 courses across 94 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,000 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Liverpool is higher in 10 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 £33,000 from University of Liverpool. Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 6 and University of Liverpool in 5, 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
#139
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THE World
#143
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Guardian UK
#28
1894
Established
1881
No
Russell Group
Yes
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 Liverpool

87.9%
87.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£34,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
79.9%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.1%

International

International student share

82
793

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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

    Liverpool

    93 countries · 24.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China40.6%
    • 🇮🇳India17.1%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.3%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.1%

    Subjects

    20 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 Liverpool

    Also taught at both: Childhood & Youth Studies, Health & Social Care, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Liverpool

    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 Liverpool
    £32,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Liverpool
    £30,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,000 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 Liverpool

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      91%Satisfaction91%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction87%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,000
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%Satisfaction84%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      95%Satisfaction87%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      88%Satisfaction91%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%Satisfaction90%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      88%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      94%Satisfaction83%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      61%Satisfaction82%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      70%Satisfaction81%

    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 Liverpool

    Liverpool Advancement Scholarship

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Postgraduate Opportunity Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Liverpool: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £32,000 at University of Liverpool: Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,000 at University of Liverpool: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,000 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 Liverpool?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Music, Sociology & Criminology, Media & Film Studies, Law, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Design & Fashion, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy and 8 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Liverpool better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £19,000 from University of Liverpool. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 91% at University of Liverpool. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Liverpool lists 793 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 Liverpool?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 15 subject areas that University of Liverpool does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied & General Science and 7 more.

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

    University of Liverpool teaches 74 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Archaeology, Politics & International Relations, History, Asian Languages & Studies, Mathematics, English Studies, Business Studies, Classical Studies and 66 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Liverpool793 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses