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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Oxford

Oxford · QS World #4

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.

1/8

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

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7/8

Oxford

scored higher in 7 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Oxford leads in 7 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Oxford at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Oxford both teach 19 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Law and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Oxford offers 642 courses across 79 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £30,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £25,430 a year cheaper.

Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Oxford is higher in 2 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Music: £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £31,500 from University of Oxford. Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 1 and University of Oxford in 0, 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
#4
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THE World
#1
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Guardian UK
#1
1894
Established
1096
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 Oxford

87.9%
92.5%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£50,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
76.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
37.2%

International

International student share

82
642

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
1

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

    Oxford

    118 countries · 37.2% international

    • 🇨🇳China18.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States16.8%
    • 🇩🇪Germany5.6%
    • 🇮🇳India5.2%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.6%

    Subjects

    19 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 Oxford

    Also taught at both: Civil Engineering, Fine Art, Creative Arts (General), Education Studies.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Oxford

    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 Oxford
    £43,600

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £30,600 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Oxford
    £38,430

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £25,430 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 Oxford

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£31,500
      91%Satisfaction91%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£32,000
      94%Satisfaction94%

    • Creative Arts (General)

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£28,000
      98%Satisfaction85%

    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 Oxford

    The Rhodes Scholarship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Oxford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £43,600 at University of Oxford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £30,600 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £38,430 at University of Oxford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £25,430 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 Oxford?

    Both universities teach 19 subject areas: Childhood & Youth Studies, Law, Music, Design & Fashion, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Business & Management (General), Film Production & Cinematography, Health & Social Care, Social Work, Media & Film Studies and 7 more.

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

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £31,500 from University of Oxford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 91% at University of Oxford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Oxford lists 642 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 Oxford?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 16 subject areas that University of Oxford does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 8 more.

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

    University of Oxford teaches 60 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Classical Studies, History, Spanish & Portuguese, Eastern European Languages, English Studies, German & Scandinavian Studies, French, Italian and 52 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Oxford642 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses