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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Nottingham

Nottingham · QS World #97

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 6 datapoints

We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

1/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

5/6

Nottingham

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Nottingham leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Nottingham at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Nottingham both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £20,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,800 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 9 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £32,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 6 and University of Nottingham in 5, 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
#97
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THE World
#145
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Guardian UK
#21
1894
Established
1881
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 Nottingham

87.9%
86.6%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£40,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
79.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
21.1%

International

International student share

82
580

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
5

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

    Nottingham

    98 countries · 21.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China42.6%
    • 🇮🇳India9%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%

    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 Nottingham

    Also taught at both: Law, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Psychology, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Applied & General Science, Education Studies, Food Production & Technology, Social Work.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Nottingham

    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 Nottingham
    £33,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £20,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Nottingham
    £30,800

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,800 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 Nottingham

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£35,500
      86%Satisfaction86%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      88%Satisfaction92%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      94%Satisfaction83%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      86%Satisfaction84%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£32,500
      89%Satisfaction90%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      95%Satisfaction87%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£34,000
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      100%Satisfaction95%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£30,500
      96%Satisfaction82%

    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 Nottingham

    Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27

    £11,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Molson Coors Award

    50%

    Deadline: N/A

    The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship

    £750

    Deadline: N/A

    Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary

    £500

    Deadline: N/A

    PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Nottingham: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £20,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,800 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 Nottingham?

    Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Media & Film Studies, Civil Engineering, Design & Fashion, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Psychology (General), Mechanical Engineering, Music, Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and 12 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Nottingham better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £35,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Newcastle College University Centre and 86% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Nottingham lists 580 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 Nottingham?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 11 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation, Software Engineering and 3 more.

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

    University of Nottingham teaches 74 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Physics, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Architecture, Biotechnology and 66 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Nottingham580 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses