Newcastle College is a further education college, not a university. It is a public institution funded by the UK government and falls under the category of general further education (GFE) colleges. The college offers vocational courses, apprenticeships, and higher education diplomas but does not have university status.
While it collaborates with universities like Northumbria University to deliver degree programs, Newcastle College itself operates as part of the publicly funded education sector. It focuses on practical and technical education rather than being a research-oriented university.
