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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Reading

Reading · QS World #196

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.

2/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

4/6

Reading

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Reading leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Reading at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Reading both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Building & Construction and Design & Fashion. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Reading offers 448 courses across 70 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,850 at University of Reading: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,450 at University of Reading: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,450 a year cheaper.

Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Reading is higher in 6 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 £31,000 from University of Reading. Of the 11 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 9 and University of Reading in 2.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#196
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#33
1894
Established
1892
No
Russell Group
No
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 Reading

87.9%
85.1%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£35,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18%

International

International student share

82
448

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

    Reading

    96 countries · 18% international

    • 🇨🇳China26%
    • 🇮🇳India6.9%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong5.3%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria4.2%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia3.9%

    Subjects

    16 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 Reading

    Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Reading

    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 Reading
    £25,850

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,850 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Reading
    £26,450

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,450 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 Reading

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£35,500
      91%Satisfaction77%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      87%Satisfaction86%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      94%Satisfaction83%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£31,000
      89%Satisfaction96%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction75%

    • Fine Art

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction81%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction98%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      80%Satisfaction67%

    • Food Production & Technology

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,000
      100%Satisfaction89%

    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 Reading

    The Sporting Excellence Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Reading: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,850 at University of Reading: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,850 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,450 at University of Reading: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,450 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 Reading?

    Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Building & Construction, Design & Fashion, Law, Psychology (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Fine Art, Media & Film Studies, Education Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences and 4 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £26,000 from University of Reading. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 93% at University of Reading. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Reading lists 448 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 Reading?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 19 subject areas that University of Reading does not, including Music, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 11 more.

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

    University of Reading teaches 54 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Finance & Actuarial Science, Economics, History, Marketing, Mathematics, Agriculture & Land Management, Politics & International Relations, Chemistry and 46 more.

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    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Reading448 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses