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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow · QS World #230

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.

1/6

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 1 category

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5/6

Strathclyde

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Strathclyde leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (established, satisfaction, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Strathclyde at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Strathclyde both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Law, Education Studies and Manufacturing & Production Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Strathclyde offers 541 courses across 67 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Strathclyde 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 £33,500 from University of Strathclyde. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 9 and University of Strathclyde 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
#230
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THE World
#351
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Guardian UK
#25
1894
Established
1796
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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 Strathclyde

87.9%
89.6%

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%
84%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.8%

International

International student share

82
541

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
0

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

    Strathclyde

    86 countries · 18.8% international

    • 🇮🇳India31%
    • 🇨🇳China10.5%
    • 🌐Kuwait4.4%
    • 🇺🇸United States4.1%
    • 🌐Oman3.8%

    Subjects

    21 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 Strathclyde

    Also taught at both: Sociology & Criminology, Software Engineering, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Aerospace Engineering, Building & Construction, Applied & General Science.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Strathclyde

    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 Strathclyde
    £22,750

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Strathclyde
    £30,250

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,250 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 Strathclyde

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£26,500
      87%Satisfaction94%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

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

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,000
      86%Satisfaction87%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£34,500
      86%Satisfaction76%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction85%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)No data
      100%Satisfaction98%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      88%Satisfaction87%

    • Psychology (General)

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

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£24,500
      91%Satisfaction92%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      96%Satisfaction96%

    Showing the 12 largest of 14 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 Strathclyde

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Strathclyde: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £22,750 at University of Strathclyde: Newcastle College University Centre is about £9,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,250 at University of Strathclyde: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,250 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 Strathclyde?

    Both universities teach 21 subject areas: Law, Education Studies, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Chemical Engineering, Design & Fashion, Business & Management (General), Civil Engineering, Psychology (General) and 9 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Strathclyde better for Manufacturing & Production Engineering?

    Manufacturing & Production Engineering graduates earn a median £25,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £32,000 from University of Strathclyde. Student satisfaction with teaching is 88% at Newcastle College University Centre and 86% at University of Strathclyde. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Strathclyde lists 541 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 Strathclyde?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 14 subject areas that University of Strathclyde does not, including Music, Film Production & Cinematography, Healthcare Science, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Games Design & Computer Animation and 6 more.

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

    University of Strathclyde teaches 46 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Teacher Training, English Studies, Chemistry, History, Mathematics, Physics, Politics & International Relations, Accounting and 38 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Strathclyde541 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses