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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Staffordshire

Stoke-on-Trent · Guardian UK #92

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.

3/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

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3/6

Staffordshire

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Staffordshire are evenly matched: each leads in 3 of 6 categories where both have data. Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship; University of Staffordshire on employment, graduate salary, courses.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Staffordshire at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Staffordshire both teach 28 subject areas, the largest being Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion and Business & Management (General). Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Staffordshire offers 287 courses across 52 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 20 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Staffordshire is higher in 14 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1, with 5 about level. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £29,500 from University of Staffordshire. Of the 22 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 15 and University of Staffordshire 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
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#92
1894
Established
1914
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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 Staffordshire

87.9%
83%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£26,300

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
87.1%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
4.1%

International

International student share

82
287

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

    Staffordshire

    26 countries · 4.1% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan29.8%
    • 🇮🇳India19.9%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
    • 🌐Sri Lanka5.7%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%

    Subjects

    28 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 Staffordshire

    Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Fine Art, Childhood & Youth Studies, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Crafts & Applied Arts, Creative Arts (General), Dance, Civil Engineering, Social Work.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Staffordshire

    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 Staffordshire
    £17,090

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,090 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Staffordshire
    £17,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 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 Staffordshire

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      81%Satisfaction82%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      100%Satisfaction88%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      91%Satisfaction63%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      87%Satisfaction84%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£18,500
      98%Satisfaction96%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,500
      94%Satisfaction90%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      100%Satisfaction93%

    • Applied Computing

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£25,000
      70%Satisfaction82%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,500
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      89%Satisfaction89%

    • Software Engineering

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£33,500
      61%Satisfaction74%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,000
      98%Satisfaction99%

    Showing the 12 largest of 24 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 Staffordshire

    Smart Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Staffordshire: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,090 at University of Staffordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,090 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,500 at University of Staffordshire: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 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 Staffordshire?

    Both universities teach 28 subject areas: Games Design & Computer Animation, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Applied Computing, Music, Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Software Engineering and 16 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Staffordshire better for Games Design & Computer Animation?

    Games Design & Computer Animation graduates earn a median £20,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £22,500 from University of Staffordshire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 81% at Newcastle College University Centre and 82% at University of Staffordshire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Staffordshire lists 287 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 Staffordshire?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 7 subject areas that University of Staffordshire does not, including Healthcare Science, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Applied & General Science, Building & Construction, Drama & Theatre and Food Production & Technology.

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

    University of Staffordshire teaches 24 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Science, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Computer Science, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, General Engineering, Marketing and 16 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Staffordshire287 courses · 1 scholarshipBrowse Courses