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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Sheffield

Sheffield · QS World #82

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 7 datapoints

We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

2/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 2 categories

VS

5/7

Sheffield

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sheffield leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Sheffield at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Sheffield both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Music, Business & Management (General) and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Sheffield offers 307 courses across 77 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,360 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sheffield is higher in 9 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 £38,500 from University of Sheffield. 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 Sheffield in 6.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#82
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THE World
#108
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Guardian UK
#19
1894
Established
1905
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 Sheffield

87.9%
89.6%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£36,100

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
81.3%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
28.1%

International

International student share

82
307

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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

    Sheffield

    100 countries · 28.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China45.6%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia7.3%
    • 🇮🇳India7%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.5%

    Subjects

    15 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 Sheffield

    • Music

      7 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      11 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      10 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £25,610 (PG)

    • Civil Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      9 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Aerospace Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Software Engineering

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £25,830 (UG)

    • Building & Construction

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £31,770 (PG)

    • Applied Psychology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £32,910 (PG)

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Sheffield

    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 Sheffield
    £25,830

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,830 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Sheffield
    £31,360

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,360 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 Sheffield

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      91%Satisfaction96%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      91%Satisfaction80%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      86%Satisfaction87%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£30,000
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£25,500
      87%Satisfaction94%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£23,000
      89%Satisfaction88%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      88%Satisfaction86%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction95%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      86%Satisfaction85%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      94%Satisfaction88%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£38,500
      61%Satisfaction90%

    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 Sheffield

    International Postgraduate Scholarship 2026

    £3,000

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    Access to Sheffield Scholarships

    £1,000

    Deadline: Jun 2026

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Sheffield: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £25,830 at University of Sheffield: Newcastle College University Centre is about £12,830 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £31,360 at University of Sheffield: Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,360 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 Sheffield?

    Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Music, Business & Management (General), Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Civil Engineering, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General) and 3 more.

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

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £23,500 from University of Sheffield. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 96% at University of Sheffield. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sheffield lists 307 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 Sheffield?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 20 subject areas that University of Sheffield does not, including Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Applied Computing and 12 more.

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

    University of Sheffield teaches 62 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, English Studies, General Engineering, History, Chemistry and 54 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Sheffield307 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses