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Newcastle upon Tyne · QS World #149
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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.
5/8
Newcastle
scored higher in 5 categories
3/8
University Centre South Devon
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Newcastle University leads in 5 of 8 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). University Centre South Devon is ahead on TEF, satisfaction, employment.
Newcastle University vs University Centre South Devon at a glance
Newcastle University and University Centre South Devon both teach 16 subject areas, the largest being Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering and Childhood & Youth Studies. Newcastle University offers 502 courses across 99 subject areas; University Centre South Devon offers 31 courses across 18 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £25,750 a year at Newcastle University and £13,500 at University Centre South Devon: University Centre South Devon is about £12,250 a year cheaper.
Of the 3 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Newcastle University is higher in 3 and University Centre South Devon in 0. The widest gap is in Computer Science: £33,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, against £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, University Centre South Devon is higher in 3 and Newcastle University in 1.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Newcastle University
University Centre South Devon
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
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%
University Centre South Devon
No published data on international students
Subjects
16 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 South Devon
Computer Science
21 coursesTypical fee £31,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
16 coursesTypical fee £30,700 (UG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
13 coursesTypical fee £25,900 (PG)
2 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Physics
10 coursesTypical fee £30,700 (UG)
3 coursesTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Media & Film Studies
10 coursesTypical fee £24,500 (UG)
1 courseTypical fee £13,500 (UG)
Marine Engineering & Technology
Psychology (General)
Sport & Exercise Sciences
General Engineering
Music
Animal Science
Design & Fashion
Health & Social Care
Social Sciences (General)
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Also taught at both: Management.
Only at Newcastle University
Only at University Centre South Devon
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 South Devon
- £13,500
University Centre South Devon is about £12,250 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Newcastle University
- £30,700
- University Centre South Devon
- No data
We do not have reliable international fee data for University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon
Computer Science
£33,000Salary (3 years)£19,00070%Satisfaction87%Psychology (General)
£24,000Salary (3 years)No data84%Satisfaction100%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£24,000Salary (3 years)£17,00098%Satisfaction90%Music
£19,500Salary (3 years)£14,50085%Satisfaction91%
Scholarships for International Students
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St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship
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Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships
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University Centre South Devon
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Newcastle University vs University Centre South Devon: common questions
Is Newcastle University or University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon: University Centre South Devon 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 South Devon?
Both universities teach 16 subject areas: Computer Science, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Childhood & Youth Studies, Physics, Media & Film Studies, Marine Engineering & Technology, Psychology (General), Sport & Exercise Sciences, General Engineering, Music, Animal Science, Design & Fashion and 4 more.
Is Newcastle University or University Centre South Devon better for Computer Science?
Computer Science graduates earn a median £33,000 three years after graduating from Newcastle University, and £19,000 from University Centre South Devon. Student satisfaction with teaching is 70% at Newcastle University and 87% at University Centre South Devon. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Newcastle University or University Centre South Devon offer more courses?
Newcastle University lists 502 courses on CourseOptions and University Centre South Devon lists 31 courses.
What can you study at Newcastle University but not at University Centre South Devon?
Newcastle University teaches 83 subject areas that University Centre South Devon does not, including Civil Engineering, Politics & International Relations, Biomedical Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Mathematics, Linguistics, Business Studies, Clinical Specialities and 75 more.
What can you study at University Centre South Devon but not at Newcastle University?
University Centre South Devon teaches 2 subject areas that Newcastle University does not, including Healthcare Science and Creative Arts (General).
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