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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Salford

Salford · QS World #1001

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 5 datapoints

We looked at 5 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/5

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

3/5

Salford

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Salford leads in 3 of 5 categories where both have data (employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Salford at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Salford both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion and Film Production & Cinematography. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Salford offers 305 courses across 72 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,040 at University of Salford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,710 at University of Salford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,710 a year cheaper.

Of the 16 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Salford is higher in 14 and Newcastle College University Centre in 2. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £27,500 from University of Salford. Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 15 and University of Salford in 4, 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
#1001
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THE World
#801
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Guardian UK
#82
1894
Established
1896
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 Salford

87.9%
85.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£28,800

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.5%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
19.1%

International

International student share

82
305

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

    Salford

    63 countries · 19.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India34.8%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria27.4%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan12.9%
    • 🌐Kuwait3.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.6%

    Subjects

    25 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 Salford

    Also taught at both: Mechanical Engineering, Applied Computing, Applied Psychology, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Social Work, Software Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Salford

    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 Salford
    £17,040

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,040 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Salford
    £17,710

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,710 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 Salford

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      91%Satisfaction74%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction91%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction96%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      95%Satisfaction69%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£16,000
      80%Satisfaction95%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      94%Satisfaction79%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      89%Satisfaction80%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£27,500
      88%Satisfaction84%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,500
      87%Satisfaction81%

    Showing the 12 largest of 20 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 Salford

    Salford/International Nursing College Scholarships

    £8,160

    Deadline: N/A

    Salford/EATL Data Science Scholarships

    £7,100

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500

    Deadline: N/A

    Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    IFY Excellence Scholarship

    £2,500

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Salford: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,040 at University of Salford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,040 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,710 at University of Salford: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,710 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 Salford?

    Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Building & Construction, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology and 13 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £19,500 from University of Salford. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 90% at University of Salford. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Salford lists 305 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 Salford?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 10 subject areas that University of Salford does not, including Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Chemical Engineering, Crafts & Applied Arts, Health & Social Care, Applied & General Science, Creative Arts (General) and 2 more.

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

    University of Salford teaches 47 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Marketing, Physics, Zoology & Animal Biology, Architecture, Biochemistry and 39 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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