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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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University Centre Peterborough

Peterborough

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.

5/6

Newcastle

scored higher in 5 categories

VS

1/6

University Centre Peterborough

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 5 of 6 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, employment, courses, scholarship). University Centre Peterborough is ahead on satisfaction.

Newcastle University vs University Centre Peterborough at a glance

Newcastle University and University Centre Peterborough both teach 18 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies and Business & Management (General). Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University Centre Peterborough offers 44 courses across 20 subject areas.

Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre Peterborough is higher in 4 and Newcastle University in 1.

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
—
#23
Guardian UK
—
1834
Established
2009
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 Peterborough

84.1%
89.7%

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%
69.6%

Employment

Graduate employment rate

22.1%
No data

International

International student share

502
44

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 Peterborough

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 Peterborough

    Also taught at both: Health & Social Care, Games Design & Computer Animation, Journalism.

    Only at Newcastle University

    Only at University Centre Peterborough

    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 Peterborough
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle University
    £30,700
    University Centre Peterborough
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Peterborough yet.

    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 Peterborough

    • Media & Film Studies

      £26,000Salary (3 years)No data
      79%Satisfaction82%

    • Business & Management (General)

      £32,000Salary (3 years)No data
      70%Satisfaction76%

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      £24,000Salary (3 years)No data
      98%Satisfaction93%

    • Education Studies

      No dataSalary (3 years)No data
      85%Satisfaction100%

    • Marketing

      £30,000Salary (3 years)No data
      74%Satisfaction94%

    Scholarships for International Students

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    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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    Deadline: N/A

    Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships

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    Deadline: N/A

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    University Centre Peterborough

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    FAQ

    Newcastle University vs University Centre Peterborough: common questions

    What subjects can you study at both Newcastle University and University Centre Peterborough?

    Both universities teach 18 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Media & Film Studies, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Education Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology (General), Creative Writing, English Literature, Marketing, Animal Science and 6 more.

    Does Newcastle University or University Centre Peterborough offer more courses?

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Peterborough lists 44 courses.

    What can you study at Newcastle University but not at University Centre Peterborough?

    Newcastle University teaches 81 subject areas that University Centre Peterborough does not, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Childhood & Youth Studies, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics and 73 more.

    What can you study at University Centre Peterborough but not at Newcastle University?

    University Centre Peterborough teaches 2 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Performing Arts (General) and Forensic Science.

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    Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Peterborough44 courses · 0 scholarshipsBrowse Courses