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Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

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University of York

York · QS World #158

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 8 datapoints

We looked at 8 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/8

Newcastle College University Centre

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

5/8

York

scored higher in 5 categories

Quick Verdict

University of York leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, TEF, employment, graduate salary, courses). Newcastle College University Centre is ahead on established, satisfaction, scholarship.

Newcastle College University Centre vs University of York at a glance

Newcastle College University Centre and University of York both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Business & Management (General), Music and Electronic & Electrical Engineering. Newcastle College University Centre offers 82 courses across 35 subject areas; University of York offers 532 courses across 82 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £27,500 at University of York: Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £27,250 at University of York: Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 9 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of York is higher in 9 and Newcastle College University Centre in 0. The widest gap is in Social Work: £16,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, against £26,500 from University of York. Of the 12 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Newcastle College University Centre is higher in 8 and University of York in 2, 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
#158
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THE World
#154
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Guardian UK
#20
1894
Established
1963
No
Russell Group
Yes
Silver
TEF Rating
Gold

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 York

87.9%
87.1%

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%
80.2%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

No data
18.6%

International

International student share

82
532

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

5
3

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

    York

    97 countries · 18.6% international

    • 🇨🇳China44.1%
    • 🇮🇳India7.2%
    • 🇺🇸United States5.7%
    • 🇭🇰Hong Kong4.3%
    • 🌐Korea (South)2.2%

    Subjects

    20 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 York

    Also taught at both: Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, Applied Psychology, Civil Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle College University Centre

    Only at University of York

    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 York
    £27,500

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,500 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle College University Centre
    £13,000
    University of York
    £27,250

    Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,250 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 York

    • Business & Management (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      91%Satisfaction80%

    • Music

      £15,500Salary (3 years)£23,500
      91%Satisfaction87%

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      86%Satisfaction88%

    • Law

      No dataSalary (3 years)£30,500
      87%Satisfaction89%

    • Sociology & Criminology

      £16,000Salary (3 years)£24,000
      89%Satisfaction90%

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £17,500Salary (3 years)£22,500
      98%Satisfaction78%

    • Media & Film Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction88%

    • Psychology (General)

      No dataSalary (3 years)£24,500
      94%Satisfaction91%

    • Drama & Theatre

      £14,000Salary (3 years)£22,000
      80%SatisfactionNo data

    • Chemical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction86%

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      88%Satisfaction86%

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £25,500Salary (3 years)£33,000
      86%Satisfaction86%

    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 York

    Care Leavers and Estranged Students Bursary

    £3,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    York Futures Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle College University Centre vs University of York: common questions

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

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £27,500 at University of York: Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £13,000 a year at Newcastle College University Centre and £27,250 at University of York: Newcastle College University Centre is about £14,250 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 York?

    Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Business & Management (General), Music, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Law, Sociology & Criminology, Film Production & Cinematography, Design & Fashion, Education Studies, Media & Film Studies, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Psychology (General) and 8 more.

    Is Newcastle College University Centre or University of York better for Music?

    Music graduates earn a median £15,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle College University Centre, and £23,500 from University of York. Student satisfaction with teaching is 91% at Newcastle College University Centre and 87% at University of York. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

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

    University of York lists 532 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 York?

    Newcastle College University Centre teaches 15 subject areas that University of York does not, including Counselling & Psychotherapy, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Hospitality, Events & Tourism, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Computing, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Crafts & Applied Arts, Dance and 7 more.

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

    University of York teaches 62 subject areas that Newcastle College University Centre does not, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, Physics, Archaeology, English Studies and 54 more.

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    Newcastle College University Centre82 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University of York532 courses · 3 scholarshipsBrowse Courses