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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

Leeds

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.

6/7

Newcastle

scored higher in 6 categories

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1/7

University Centre Leeds

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 6 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College at a glance

Newcastle University and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and Childhood & Youth Studies. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offers 52 courses across 23 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,700 a year cheaper.

Of the 7 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 7 and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College in 0. The widest gap is in Finance & Actuarial Science: £32,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £21,500 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Of the 8 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is higher in 6 and Newcastle University in 1, with 1 about level.

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
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1834
Established
1845
Yes
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 University

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

84.1%
93.7%

Satisfaction

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

£38,300
£22,600

Graduate Salaries (5y)

Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation

81.6%
75%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
No data

International

International student share

502
52

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
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

91 countries · 22.1% international

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

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    18 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 University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    Also taught at both: Marketing, Film Production & Cinematography, Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Only at Newcastle University

    Only at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    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
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £14,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,750 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle University
    £30,700
    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
    £15,000

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,700 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 University

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

    • Biomedical Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      89%Satisfaction98%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)£19,000
      98%Satisfaction98%

    • Finance & Actuarial Science

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      79%SatisfactionNo data

    • Business & Management (General)

      £32,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      70%SatisfactionNo data

    • Law

      £26,500Salary (3 years)No data
      87%Satisfaction97%

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      £28,000Salary (3 years)No data
      80%Satisfaction96%

    • Fine Art

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      83%Satisfaction88%

    • Music

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      85%Satisfaction80%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)£17,500
      85%Satisfaction98%

    • Marketing

      £30,000Salary (3 years)£21,500
      74%SatisfactionNo data

    • Film Production & Cinematography

      £19,500Salary (3 years)£15,500
      76%Satisfaction82%

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Newcastle University

    Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

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    Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

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    St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship

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    Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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    FAQ

    Newcastle University vs University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: common questions

    Is Newcastle University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £14,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £11,750 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £30,700 a year at Newcastle University and £15,000 at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College: University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College is about £15,700 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 University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Finance & Actuarial Science, Business & Management (General), Law, Agriculture & Land Management, Fine Art, Information Systems & Data Science, Music, Design & Fashion and 6 more.

    Is Newcastle University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College better for Sport & Exercise Sciences?

    Sport & Exercise Sciences graduates earn a median £24,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £19,000 from University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at Newcastle University and 98% at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle University or University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College offer more courses?

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College lists 52 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle University but not at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College?

    Newcastle University teaches 81 subject areas that University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College does not, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Business Studies, Clinical Specialities and 73 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College but not at Newcastle University?

    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College teaches 5 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Software Engineering, Drama & Theatre, Applied & General Science and Healthcare Science.

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    Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College52 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses