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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Manchester

Manchester · QS World #40

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

Manchester

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Manchester at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Manchester both teach 23 subject areas, the largest being Chemical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology and Civil Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Manchester offers 1,041 courses across 116 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,800 at University of Manchester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Manchester is higher in 10 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Chemical Engineering: £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £36,000 from University of Manchester. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 10 and University of Manchester in 2, 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
#40
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THE World
#56
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Guardian UK
#29
1894
Established
1824
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 Manchester

87.9%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£36,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
80%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
40%

International

International student share

82
1041

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
6

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

    Manchester

    120 countries · 40% international

    • 🇨🇳China51%
    • 🇮🇳India7.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia4.9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    Subjects

    23 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 Manchester

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Drama & Theatre, Health & Social Care, Applied Computing, Software Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Manchester

    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 Manchester
    £32,300

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,300 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Manchester
    £26,800

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,800 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 Manchester

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£36,000
      88%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£23,500
      89%Satisfaction84%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      88%Satisfaction77%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      91%Satisfaction88%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      86%Satisfaction86%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      91%Satisfaction91%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      86%Satisfaction77%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      95%Satisfaction79%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction84%

    Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Manchester

    Spärck AI Scholarship

    £20,780

    Deadline: N/A

    The Sadler Bursary

    £10,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Bason Family Bursary

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    The Cowrie Foundation Scholarships

    £6,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Accommodation Bursary

    £2,050

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Manchester: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £32,300 at University of Manchester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £19,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,800 at University of Manchester: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,800 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 Manchester?

    Both universities teach 23 subject areas: Chemical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Civil Engineering, Law, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Music, Healthcare Science, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering and 11 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Manchester better for Chemical Engineering?

    Chemical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £36,000 from University of Manchester. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Newcastle College University Centre and 84% at University of Manchester. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Manchester lists 1,041 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 Manchester?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 12 subject areas that University of Manchester does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied & General Science and 4 more.

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

    University of Manchester teaches 93 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, Physics, Microbiology & Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Economics, Management, Chemistry and 85 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Manchester1,041 courses · 6 scholarshipsBrowse Courses