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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Portsmouth

Portsmouth · QS World #662

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

Portsmouth

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Portsmouth at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Portsmouth both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Portsmouth offers 446 courses across 84 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,600 a year cheaper.

Of the 17 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Portsmouth is higher in 17 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 £33,500 from University of Portsmouth. Of the 21 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 15 and University of Portsmouth 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
#662
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THE World
#401
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Guardian UK
#55
1894
Established
1869
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 Portsmouth

87.9%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£32,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
24.5%

International

International student share

82
446

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

    Portsmouth

    96 countries · 24.5% international

    • 🇮🇳India22.1%
    • 🇨🇳China11.6%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria7.8%
    • 🌐Kuwait7.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan5.6%

    Subjects

    28 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 Portsmouth

    Also taught at both: Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Civil Engineering, Psychology (General), Applied Computing, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Software Engineering, Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology, Healthcare Science, Chemical Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Creative Arts (General).

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Portsmouth

    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 Portsmouth
    £17,900

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,900 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Portsmouth
    £18,600

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,600 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 Portsmouth

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction87%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

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

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction88%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      98%Satisfaction85%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£24,000
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      96%Satisfaction85%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      81%Satisfaction93%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£31,000
      86%Satisfaction83%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction91%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      98%Satisfaction85%

    Showing the 12 largest of 21 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 Portsmouth

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Estée Lauder Companies - Whitman Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Portsmouth Football Club Partnership Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Language Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sanctuary Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Portsmouth: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,900 at University of Portsmouth: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,900 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £18,600 at University of Portsmouth: Newcastle College University Centre is about £5,600 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 Portsmouth?

    Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Sociology & Criminology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Building & Construction, Education Studies, Business & Management (General), Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Mechanical Engineering and 16 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Portsmouth better for Design & Fashion?

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £21,500 from University of Portsmouth. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 83% at University of Portsmouth. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Portsmouth lists 446 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 Portsmouth?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that University of Portsmouth does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Health & Social Care, Fine Art and Food Production & Technology.

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

    University of Portsmouth teaches 56 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Management, Politics & International Relations, Business Studies, Accounting, General Engineering, Marketing, Social Policy & Public Policy and 48 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Portsmouth446 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses