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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of West London

London · Guardian UK #108

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

West London

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of West London 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 West London at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of West London both teach 24 subject areas, the largest being Music, Design & Fashion and Hospitality, Events & Tourism. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of West London offers 338 courses across 68 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,750 at University of West London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,250 at University of West London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 13 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of West London is higher in 13 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Health & Social Care: £16,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £26,500 from University of West London. 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 West London 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
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THE World
#1201
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Guardian UK
#108
1894
Established
1860
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 West London

87.9%
88.2%

Satisfaction

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

£24,100
£29,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

75%
78.4%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
27.1%

International

International student share

82
338

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

    West London

    64 countries · 27.1% international

    • 🇮🇳India47.8%
    • 🌐Nepal33.1%
    • 🇨🇳China2%
    • 🇺🇸United States1.8%
    • 🇵🇰Pakistan1.6%

    Subjects

    24 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 West London

    Also taught at both: Education Studies, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Business & Management (General), Childhood & Youth Studies, Dance, Health & Social Care, Applied Psychology, Creative Arts (General), Social Work.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of West London

    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 West London
    £16,750

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of West London
    £17,250

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,250 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 West London

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£21,000
      91%Satisfaction89%

    • Design & Fashion

      £16,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      100%Satisfaction81%

    • Hospitality, Events & Tourism

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£21,500
      91%Satisfaction94%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£22,500
      87%Satisfaction85%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction94%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      80%Satisfaction92%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£20,000
      98%Satisfaction70%

    • Civil Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,000
      88%Satisfaction83%

    • Games Design & Computer Animation

      £20,500Salary (3 years)£26,500
      81%Satisfaction82%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,500
      89%Satisfaction88%

    • Aerospace Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£29,500
      95%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£21,500
      94%Satisfaction91%

    Showing the 12 largest of 16 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 West London

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of West London: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £16,750 at University of West London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £3,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £17,250 at University of West London: Newcastle College University Centre is about £4,250 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 West London?

    Both universities teach 24 subject areas: Music, Design & Fashion, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Law, Media & Film Studies, Drama & Theatre, Film Production & Cinematography, Civil Engineering, Building & Construction, Games Design & Computer Animation, Sociology & Criminology, Aerospace Engineering and 12 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of West London better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £21,000 from University of West London. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 89% at University of West London. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle College University Centre or University of West London offer more courses?

    University of West London lists 338 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 West London?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 11 subject areas that University of West London does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Healthcare Science, Applied Computing, Chemical Engineering, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Mechanical Engineering, Applied & General Science and 3 more.

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

    University of West London teaches 44 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Business Studies, Information Systems & Data Science, Computer Science, Adult Nursing, Biological Sciences (General), Genetics & Genomics, Physics, Learning Disabilities Nursing and 36 more.

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    Browse available courses, check entry requirements, and find scholarships at each university.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of West London338 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses