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Newcastle upon Tyne
London · QS World #851
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
4/7
Newcastle College University Centre
scored higher in 4 categories
3/7
Arts London
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Newcastle College University Centre leads in 4 of 7 categories where both have data (TEF, established, satisfaction, scholarship). University of the Arts London is ahead on employment, graduate salary, courses.
Newcastle College University Centre vs University of the Arts London at a glance
Newcastle College University Centre and University of the Arts London both teach 11 subject areas, the largest being Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography and Music. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of the Arts London offers 183 courses across 29 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,890 a year cheaper.
Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of the Arts London is higher in 8 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Design & Fashion: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 7 and University of the Arts London in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
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 the Arts London
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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
Arts London
84 countries · 54% international
- 🇨🇳China55.7%
- 🇮🇳India6%
- 🇺🇸United States4.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)3.9%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong3.3%
Subjects
11 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 the Arts London
Design & Fashion
9 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
86 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Film Production & Cinematography
5 coursesTypical fee £13,000 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £30,890 (UG)
Music
Drama & Theatre
Media & Film Studies
Fine Art
Applied Computing
Games Design & Computer Animation
Business & Management (General)
Crafts & Applied Arts
Psychology (General)
Only at Newcastle College University Centre
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 the Arts London
- £30,890
Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,890 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Newcastle College University Centre
- £13,000
- University of the Arts London
- £30,890
Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,890 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 the Arts London
Design & Fashion
£16,500Salary (3 years)£23,500100%Satisfaction86%Film Production & Cinematography
£17,500Salary (3 years)£20,50098%Satisfaction80%Music
£15,500Salary (3 years)£20,50091%Satisfaction70%Drama & Theatre
£14,000Salary (3 years)£20,50080%Satisfaction76%Media & Film Studies
No dataSalary (3 years)£21,00098%Satisfaction80%Fine Art
£17,000Salary (3 years)£18,500100%Satisfaction79%Applied Computing
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,50070%Satisfaction85%Games Design & Computer Animation
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,50081%Satisfaction80%Crafts & Applied Arts
£17,000Salary (3 years)£22,50097%SatisfactionNo data
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveNewcastle 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
University of the Arts London
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Newcastle College University Centre vs University of the Arts London: common questions
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of the Arts London cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,890 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £30,890 at University of the Arts London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £17,890 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 the Arts London?
Both universities teach 11 subject areas: Design & Fashion, Film Production & Cinematography, Music, Drama & Theatre, Media & Film Studies, Fine Art, Applied Computing, Games Design & Computer Animation, Business & Management (General), Crafts & Applied Arts and Psychology (General).
Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of the Arts London better for Design & Fashion?
Design & Fashion graduates earn a median £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £23,500 from University of the Arts London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 100% at Newcastle College University Centre and 86% at University of the Arts London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of the Arts London offer more courses?
University of the Arts London lists 183 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 the Arts London?
Newcastle College University Centre teaches 24 subject areas that University of the Arts London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Healthcare Science, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine and 16 more.
What can you study at University of the Arts London but not at Newcastle College University Centre?
University of the Arts London teaches 18 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Management, Marketing, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Journalism, Architecture, Performing Arts (General), Public Relations and 10 more.
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