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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Sunderland

Sunderland · Guardian UK #86

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

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4/6

Sunderland

scored higher in 4 categories

Quick Verdict

University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Sunderland both teach 25 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism and Law. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Sunderland offers 193 courses across 56 subject areas.

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

Of the 15 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sunderland is higher in 12 and Newcastle College University Centre in 3. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £24,500 from University of Sunderland. Of the 19 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 11 and University of Sunderland in 6, with 2 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
#1501
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Guardian UK
#86
1894
Established
1901
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 Sunderland

87.9%
89.8%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£24,500

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
81.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
36.5%

International

International student share

82
193

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

    Sunderland

    56 countries · 36.5% international

    • 🌐Nepal29.5%
    • 🇮🇳India17.7%
    • 🇳🇬Nigeria16.6%
    • 🇨🇳China7.3%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan6.9%

    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 Sunderland

    Also taught at both: Healthcare Science, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Psychology, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Social Work, Sociology & Criminology, Applied & General Science, Chemical Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Sunderland

    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 Sunderland
    £17,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Sunderland
    £17,000

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,000 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 Sunderland

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      100%Satisfaction90%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£19,000
      91%Satisfaction93%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      87%Satisfaction95%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      98%Satisfaction89%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£18,000
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£19,500
      100%Satisfaction86%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£17,000
      91%Satisfaction100%

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      96%Satisfaction100%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£19,000
      94%Satisfaction88%

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      91%Satisfaction92%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      86%Satisfaction76%

    • Health & Social Care

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      96%Satisfaction96%

    Showing the 12 largest of 19 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 Sunderland

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Sunderland: common questions

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

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

    Both universities teach 25 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Film Production & Cinematography, Media & Film Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Music, Childhood & Youth Studies, Psychology (General), Business & Management (General), Counselling & Psychotherapy, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and 13 more.

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

    Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £17,000 from University of Sunderland. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 90% at University of Sunderland. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sunderland lists 193 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 Sunderland?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 10 subject areas that University of Sunderland does not, including Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance, Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Creative Arts (General) and 2 more.

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

    University of Sunderland teaches 31 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Computer Science, Journalism, Marketing, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Finance & Actuarial Science, Geology & Earth Sciences and 23 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Sunderland193 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses