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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Suffolk

Ipswich · Guardian UK #98

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

Suffolk

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

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

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Suffolk at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Suffolk both teach 17 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care and Film Production & Cinematography. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Suffolk offers 115 courses across 49 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,210 a year cheaper.

Of the 10 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Suffolk is higher in 9 and Newcastle College University Centre in 1. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £20,500 from University of Suffolk. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 9 and University of Suffolk in 3.

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
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Guardian UK
#98
1894
Established
2007
No
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 Suffolk

87.9%
88.4%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£27,000

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
78.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
3.8%

International

International student share

82
115

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

    Suffolk

    15 countries · 3.8% international

    • 🇵🇰Pakistan42.7%
    • 🇮🇳India19.4%
    • 🇷🇴Romania19.4%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria5.8%
    • 🇧🇩Bangladesh1%

    Subjects

    17 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 Suffolk

    • Design & Fashion

      9 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,690 (UG)

    • Health & Social Care

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      8 courses

      Typical fee £14,840 (UG)

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,690 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      4 courses

      Typical fee £15,690 (UG)

    • Education Studies

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (PG)

      6 courses

      Typical fee £15,090 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £15,090 (UG)

    • Sociology & Criminology

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £15,090 (UG)

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,090 (UG)

    • Counselling & Psychotherapy

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,090 (UG)

    • Business & Management (General)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,090 (UG)

    • Law

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £15,090 (UG)

    • Media & Film Studies

      4 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,690 (UG)

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,390 (UG)

    • Applied Psychology

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,090 (UG)

    • Creative Arts (General)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,000 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £15,390 (UG)

    Also taught at both: Social Work, Fine Art.

    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 Suffolk
    £15,690

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,690 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Suffolk
    £15,210

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,210 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 Suffolk

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      100%Satisfaction98%
    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      96%Satisfaction93%
    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction94%
    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      100%Satisfaction91%
    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      94%Satisfaction91%
    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£19,500
      89%Satisfaction95%
    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£20,500
      96%Satisfaction93%
    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction98%
    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction86%
    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      81%Satisfaction88%
    • Creative Arts (General)

      £17,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      98%SatisfactionNo data
    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,500
      96%Satisfaction93%

    Showing the 12 largest of 13 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 Suffolk

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Suffolk: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,690 at University of Suffolk: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,690 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £15,210 at University of Suffolk: Newcastle College University Centre is about £2,210 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 Suffolk?

    Both universities teach 17 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Health & Social Care, Film Production & Cinematography, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Business & Management (General), Law, Media & Film Studies and 5 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £19,000 from University of Suffolk. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 98% at University of Suffolk. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Suffolk lists 115 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 Suffolk?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 18 subject areas that University of Suffolk does not, including Music, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts and 10 more.

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

    University of Suffolk teaches 32 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Medical Imaging, Ecology & Conservation, Management, Community & Specialist Nursing, Computer Science, General Engineering, Adult Nursing, Biology and 24 more.

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