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Select any two universities below and we'll generate an instant, data-driven comparison — rankings, salaries, student satisfaction, international community, and more.

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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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Royal College of Art

Kensington and Chelsea

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 3 datapoints

We looked at 3 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/3

Newcastle

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

0/3

Royal College of Art

scored higher in 0 categories

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 3 of 3 categories where both have data (Russell Group, courses, scholarship). Royal College of Art does not lead in any category where both have data.

Newcastle University vs Royal College of Art at a glance

Newcastle University and Royal College of Art have one subject area in common, Film Production & Cinematography. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; Royal College of Art offers 50 courses across 1 subject area.

For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £15,100 a year cheaper.

World & National Rankings

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

#149
QS World
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#144
THE World
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#23
Guardian UK
—
1834
Established
N/A
Yes
Russell Group
No
Silver
TEF Rating
—

Visual Breakdown

Key metrics at a glance

Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.

Newcastle University

Royal College of Art

84.1%
No data

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
No data

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
No data

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
No data

International

International student share

502
50

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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

91 countries · 22.1% international

  • 🇨🇳China43.8%
  • 🇮🇳India8.5%
  • 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
  • 🌐Kuwait3.3%
  • 🌐Cyprus (Non-European Union)3.2%
VS

Royal College of Art

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    1 subject 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 University

    Royal College of Art

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      2 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £15,600 (PG)

    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 University
    £25,750
    Royal College of Art
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for Royal College of Art yet.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle University
    £30,700
    Royal College of Art
    £15,600

    Royal College of Art is about £15,100 a year cheaper.

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Newcastle University

    Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    Royal College of Art

    Creative and Caring (CCC) Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Studentship

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

    Fully Funded Doctoral Landscape Award: Net Zero Futures

    100%

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle University vs Royal College of Art: common questions

    Is Newcastle University or Royal College of Art cheaper for international students?

    For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £15,600 at Royal College of Art: Royal College of Art is about £15,100 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 University and Royal College of Art?

    Both universities teach 1 subject area: Film Production & Cinematography.

    Does Newcastle University or Royal College of Art offer more courses?

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and Royal College of Art lists 50 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle University but not at Royal College of Art?

    Newcastle University teaches 98 subject areas that Royal College of Art does not, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics and 90 more.

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