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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Southampton

Southampton · QS World #111

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.

1/7

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

VS

6/7

Southampton

scored higher in 6 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Southampton leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Southampton at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Southampton both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General) and Mechanical Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Southampton offers 545 courses across 91 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,200 a year cheaper.

Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Southampton is higher in 14 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 £47,000 from University of Southampton. Of the 18 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and University of Southampton in 6, 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
#111
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THE World
#129
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Guardian UK
#16
1894
Established
1862
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 Southampton

87.9%
87%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£37,200

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
82.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
35.1%

International

International student share

82
545

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
52

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

    Southampton

    103 countries · 35.1% international

    • 🇨🇳China63.5%
    • 🇮🇳India4.8%
    • 🇲🇾Malaysia2.8%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia2.6%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong2.5%

    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 Southampton

    Also taught at both: Psychology (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health & Social Care, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Building & Construction, Fine Art, Games Design & Computer Animation, Applied Psychology, Creative Arts (General).

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Southampton

    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 Southampton
    £26,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,000 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Southampton
    £31,200

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,200 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 Southampton

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£40,500
      86%Satisfaction89%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£31,500
      91%Satisfaction80%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      86%Satisfaction87%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      100%Satisfaction89%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£23,500
      98%Satisfaction87%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      95%Satisfaction94%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      88%Satisfaction93%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction90%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,000
      89%Satisfaction86%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£28,500
      87%Satisfaction87%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      88%Satisfaction83%

    Showing the 12 largest of 18 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 Southampton

    Horizon Europe fee waiver

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Cowrie Foundation Scholarship

    £8,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Xiamen University PhD Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Sociology Criminology International Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Southampton Ageing & Gerontology Talent Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Southampton: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £26,000 at University of Southampton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £13,000 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £31,200 at University of Southampton: Newcastle College University Centre is about £18,200 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 Southampton?

    Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Mechanical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Media & Film Studies, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Law, Manufacturing & Production Engineering and 13 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Southampton better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £40,500 from University of Southampton. Student satisfaction with teaching is 86% at Newcastle College University Centre and 89% at University of Southampton. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Southampton lists 545 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 Southampton?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 10 subject areas that University of Southampton does not, including Film Production & Cinematography, Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Applied & General Science, Drama & Theatre and 2 more.

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

    University of Southampton teaches 66 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including General Engineering, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences, Physics, Archaeology, Computer Science, History, Ancient Languages and 58 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Southampton545 courses · 52 scholarshipsBrowse Courses