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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom · Public · Est. Further education college group; degrees awarded by NCG

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Further education college group; degrees awarded by NCG

Type

Public

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

NCG is a group of seven further education colleges in Newcastle, Carlisle, Kidderminster, London and West Lancashire, whose higher education awards are made by NCG itself. International students study its degrees at Newcastle College University Centre (NCUC), mostly at the Rye Hill campus in Newcastle upon Tyne. NCUC lists about 30 degrees for international students, many of them one-year top-up degrees for students who already hold a diploma or foundation degree.

For Indian students, NCUC's main draw is cost: in 2026/27 the international fee was £13,200 a year for foundation, bachelor's, top-up and master's degrees, with an automatic £1,500 scholarship on degree-level courses.

Type
College group with seven colleges
Colleges
Newcastle College, Newcastle Sixth Form College, Carlisle, Kidderminster, Lewisham, Southwark and West Lancashire
International HE
Newcastle College University Centre (NCUC), Rye Hill campus, Newcastle
Student visa
UKVI Student sponsor
Intake
September
International fee
£13,200 a year for most degrees, before a £1,500 scholarship (2026/27)

Rankings

    Popular courses with Indian students

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (GBP)Approx. in rupees
    BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)1 year£13,200≈ ₹16.1 lakh
    MSc Games Design and Development1 year£13,200≈ ₹16.1 lakh
    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up)1 year£13,200≈ ₹16.1 lakh
    BEng (Hons) Electrical Electronic Engineering (Top-Up)1 year£13,200≈ ₹16.1 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-Up)1 year£13,200≈ ₹16.1 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering3 years£14,200≈ ₹17.3 lakh
    BSc (Hons) Public Health and Health Improvement (Top-Up)1 year£13,200≈ ₹16.1 lakh
    BA (Hons) Tourism and Aviation Management (Top-Up)1 year£13,200≈ ₹16.1 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

    • Bachelor's, top-up and master's degrees

      NCUC International Student Scholarship

      Value: £1,500 off the tuition fee

      Eligibility: International applicants to degree-level programmes are considered automatically.

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    Admission requirements

    Undergraduate

    • Three-year degrees need a Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject; NCUC uses UK ENIC to compare international qualifications. Ask international@ncl-coll.ac.uk how your Class 12 marks compare.
    • Top-up degrees need a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as a foundation degree or HND.
    • A deposit of at least 50% of the first year's tuition plus the registration fee is set out in your conditional offer.

    Postgraduate

    • The equivalent of a UK honours degree (Level 6). Some courses also ask for relevant work experience.

    Documents

    • Passport
    • Class 12 mark sheets, diploma or degree transcripts
    • English test result taken within two years of the start date
    • Deposit payment

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    English language requirements

    English requirements
    Test or routeTypical requirement
    IELTS Academic6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component (degrees, top-ups and master's)
    PTE Academic59 in each component (online version not accepted)
    TOEFL iBT72 overall with 18 Reading, 20 Writing, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking (Home Edition not accepted)
    WaiverA degree completed in the UK or a majority English-speaking country in the last five years

    Accommodation and living costs

    NCUC has no halls of its own. Its international pages list independent purpose-built halls near the Rye Hill campus, such as Sheares Hall, Newcastle 1, St James' Point, Knoll Court and Vita Student, which you book directly. No prices are given on the page.

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    Campus and location

    Most NCUC degrees are taught at the Rye Hill campus in Newcastle upon Tyne; some use the Energy Academy in Wallsend or the Teaching Development Centre.

    • About 30 degrees open to international students, many as one-year top-ups.
    • Engineering, computing, games, health, creative and performing arts courses.
    • Help with finding accommodation from the international team.
    • NCG also runs an HE Centre in London's Docklands.

    Careers and graduate outcomes

    NCUC teaches its degrees in a college setting, with many one-year top-ups for diploma holders. The pages we opened publish no graduate outcome figures. See our UK guide for Graduate visa rules.

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    FAQs

    How much does NCUC cost for Indian students?

    In 2026/27 the international fee was £13,200 a year for foundation, bachelor's, top-up and master's degrees, and £14,200 for Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, before the automatic £1,500 scholarship.

    Can I do a one-year top-up degree?

    Yes, if you hold a relevant Level 5 qualification such as a foundation degree or HND. NCUC lists top-ups in computing, engineering, health, tourism, media and more.

    What IELTS score do I need?

    IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part for degrees, top-ups and master's. PTE 59 in each part and TOEFL iBT 72 are also accepted.

    Sources

    1. NCG homepage (opens in a new tab)
    2. NCUC: international (opens in a new tab)
    3. NCUC: international degrees (opens in a new tab)
    4. NCUC: international entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
    5. NCUC: fees and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
    6. Newcastle College: international fees 2026/27 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
    7. NCUC: accommodation (opens in a new tab)

    Official website: www.ncgrp.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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