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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of South Wales

Pontypridd · QS World #1201

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

South Wales

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of South Wales at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of South Wales both teach 29 subject areas, the largest being Healthcare Science, Psychology (General) and Business & Management (General). Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of South Wales offers 331 courses across 63 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,200 at University of South Wales: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,900 at University of South Wales: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,900 a year cheaper.

Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of South Wales is higher in 17 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 £32,500 from University of South Wales. Of the 23 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 15 and University of South Wales in 8.

World & National Rankings

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

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QS World
#1201
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#83
1894
Established
1913
No
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
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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 South Wales

87.9%
86.7%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£27,400

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
84.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
22%

International

International student share

82
331

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
23

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

    South Wales

    71 countries · 22% international

    • 🇳🇬Nigeria17.6%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh16.6%
    • 🇮🇳India16.1%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan15.7%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka6.6%

    Subjects

    29 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 South Wales

    Also taught at both: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Health & Social Care, Sociology & Criminology, Applied Computing, Drama & Theatre, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Crafts & Applied Arts, Social Work, Creative Arts (General), Fine Art.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of South Wales

    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 South Wales
    £16,200

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,200 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of South Wales
    £17,900

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,900 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 South Wales

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,500
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      87%Satisfaction96%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,000
      98%Satisfaction87%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%Satisfaction87%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      95%Satisfaction89%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      91%Satisfaction71%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction82%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      96%Satisfaction93%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      61%Satisfaction81%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£28,500
      88%Satisfaction83%

    Showing the 12 largest of 23 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 South Wales

    USW Postgraduate Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

    USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2027

    USW Refugee Sanctuary Scheme

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

    100%

    Deadline: Jul 2026

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of South Wales: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,200 at University of South Wales: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,200 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,900 at University of South Wales: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,900 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 South Wales?

    Both universities teach 29 subject areas: Healthcare Science, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Design & Fashion, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Music, Building & Construction, Media & Film Studies and 17 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £20,500 from University of South Wales. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 88% at University of South Wales. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of South Wales offer more courses?

    University of South Wales lists 331 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 South Wales?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 6 subject areas that University of South Wales does not, including Chemical Engineering, Dance, Applied & General Science, Applied Psychology, Food Production & Technology and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

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

    University of South Wales teaches 34 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Nursing (General), Teacher Training, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Forensic Science, Marketing, Community & Specialist Nursing, Accounting, Biology and 26 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of South Wales331 courses · 23 scholarshipsBrowse Courses