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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of Sussex

Brighton · QS World #273

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

Sussex

scored higher in 3 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Sussex 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 Sussex on employment, graduate salary, courses.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Sussex at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of Sussex both teach 21 subject areas, the largest being Childhood & Youth Studies, Sociology & Criminology and Law. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of Sussex offers 463 courses across 76 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Sussex is higher in 12 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 £37,000 from University of Sussex. Of the 14 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 8 and University of Sussex in 6.

World & National Rankings

Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.

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QS World
#273
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THE World
#201
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Guardian UK
#31
1894
Established
1961
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 Sussex

87.9%
86.9%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£34,700

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
81.7%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
25.3%

International

International student share

82
463

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
2

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

    Sussex

    115 countries · 25.3% international

    • 🇨🇳China21.6%
    • 🇮🇳India7.9%
    • 🇨🇦Canada4.7%
    • 🇹🇷Turkey4.6%
    • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.4%

    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 Sussex

    Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Software Engineering, Education Studies, Games Design & Computer Animation, Chemical Engineering, Applied Psychology.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of Sussex

    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 Sussex
    £23,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of Sussex
    £23,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 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 Sussex

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£26,000
      96%Satisfaction86%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£25,500
      89%Satisfaction90%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£27,500
      87%Satisfaction90%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£22,000
      91%Satisfaction85%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      98%Satisfaction84%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,000
      94%Satisfaction85%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      88%Satisfaction89%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,500
      86%Satisfaction79%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      100%SatisfactionNo data

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£32,000
      86%Satisfaction91%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      98%Satisfaction83%

    • Social Work

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£26,000
      96%Satisfaction94%

    Showing the 12 largest of 15 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 Sussex

    Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000

    Deadline: N/A

    Sussex Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of Sussex: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £23,500 at University of Sussex: Newcastle College University Centre is about £10,500 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 Sussex?

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

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of Sussex better for Childhood & Youth Studies?

    Childhood & Youth Studies graduates earn a median £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £26,000 from University of Sussex. Student satisfaction with teaching is 96% at Newcastle College University Centre and 86% at University of Sussex. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of Sussex lists 463 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 Sussex?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 14 subject areas that University of Sussex does not, including Sport & Exercise Sciences, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance and 6 more.

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

    University of Sussex teaches 55 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Politics & International Relations, Economics, Finance & Actuarial Science, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Studies, Biomedical Sciences and 47 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of Sussex463 courses · 2 scholarshipsBrowse Courses