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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149

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University Centre Somerset

Bridgwater

Head-to-Head Summary

Based on 4 datapoints

We looked at 4 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.

3/4

Newcastle

scored higher in 3 categories

VS

1/4

University Centre Somerset

scored higher in 1 category

Quick Verdict

Newcastle University leads in 3 of 4 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, courses). University Centre Somerset is ahead on scholarship.

Newcastle University vs University Centre Somerset at a glance

Newcastle University and University Centre Somerset both teach 10 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies and Agriculture & Land Management. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University Centre Somerset offers 27 courses across 14 subject areas.

For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 4 and University Centre Somerset in 0. The widest gap is in Agriculture & Land Management: £28,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £18,500 from University Centre Somerset. In Agriculture & Land Management, the one shared subject where both publish a student satisfaction score, University Centre Somerset is higher.

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
2015
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

University Centre Somerset

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
27

Course Counts

Number of courses offered

4
5

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

University Centre Somerset

No published data on international students

    Subjects

    10 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 Somerset

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      16 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Childhood & Youth Studies

      13 courses

      Typical fee £25,900 (PG)

      3 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      4 courses

      Typical fee £25,750 (UG)

      5 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Chemical Engineering

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • History

      7 courses

      Typical fee £24,500 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Psychology (General)

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Sport & Exercise Sciences

      7 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Mechanical Engineering

      5 courses

      Typical fee £30,700 (UG)

      1 course

      Fee not available

    • Computing & IT

      3 courses

      Typical fee £32,000 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    • Manufacturing & Production Engineering

      1 course

      Typical fee £31,900 (PG)

      2 courses

      Typical fee £13,500 (UG)

    Only at Newcastle University

    Only at University Centre Somerset

    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 Somerset
    £13,500

    University Centre Somerset is about £12,250 a year cheaper.

    Postgraduate

    Newcastle University
    £30,700
    University Centre Somerset
    No data

    We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre Somerset 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 Somerset

    • Electronic & Electrical Engineering

      £32,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      83%SatisfactionNo data

    • Agriculture & Land Management

      £28,000Salary (3 years)£18,500
      80%Satisfaction95%

    • Chemical Engineering

      £36,000Salary (3 years)£27,000
      92%SatisfactionNo data

    • Mechanical Engineering

      £32,500Salary (3 years)£27,000
      73%SatisfactionNo data

    Scholarships for International Students

    Exclusive

    Newcastle University

    Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

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    Deadline: N/A

    Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships

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    Deadline: N/A

    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 Somerset

    Alumni Bursary

    £1,000

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Bursary

    £600

    Deadline: N/A

    Advanced Learner Loan Bursary

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Diagnostic Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

    HE Technical Support Fund

    See details

    Deadline: N/A

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    FAQ

    Newcastle University vs University Centre Somerset: common questions

    Is Newcastle University or University Centre Somerset cheaper for international students?

    For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £13,500 at University Centre Somerset: University Centre Somerset is about £12,250 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 University and University Centre Somerset?

    Both universities teach 10 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Agriculture & Land Management, Chemical Engineering, History, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Computing & IT and Manufacturing & Production Engineering.

    Is Newcastle University or University Centre Somerset better for Electronic & Electrical Engineering?

    Electronic & Electrical Engineering graduates earn a median £32,500 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £27,000 from University Centre Somerset. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.

    Does Newcastle University or University Centre Somerset offer more courses?

    Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre Somerset lists 27 courses.

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

    Newcastle University teaches 89 subject areas that University Centre Somerset does not, including Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Business Studies and 81 more.

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

    University Centre Somerset teaches 4 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Crafts & Applied Arts, Adult Nursing, Applied Computing and Mental Health Nursing.

    Ready to explore courses?

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    Newcastle University502 courses · 4 scholarshipsBrowse Courses
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    University Centre Somerset27 courses · 5 scholarshipsBrowse Courses