About Newcastle University
Newcastle University is a civic Russell Group university in northeast England with teaching hospitals on campus and a global campus network in Singapore and Malaysia. More than 29,000 students study medicine, engineering, computing, business and creative arts across its city-centre campus.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 29,000 total students
- • 8,700 international students
- • 200 student societies
Location
- • Located in Newcastle upon Tyne
- • Public university
- • Established 1834
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
MedicineMarine EngineeringData ScienceArchitectureMarketing
Student-Staff Ratio
14.8 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Medical Sciences
School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, Biosciences Institute, Population Health Sciences
Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering
School of Engineering, School of Computing, School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University in Singapore
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Newcastle University Business School, School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape, School of Arts & Cultures, School of Law
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers range from A*AA-BBB; Medicine requires AAA including Chemistry and Biology.
Alternatives: IB 34-38 with 6,6,5 HL including Maths for Engineering, Gaokao 80% overall with key subject strengths, US High School Diploma GPA 3.3 plus 3 AP scores of 4
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
UCAT for Medicine • Multiple mini-interviews for Dentistry • Digital portfolio upload for Architecture
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK 2:1 honours or international equivalent; some programmes accept 2:2 with experience
GPA: 3.2
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6.5 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
CV and personal statement • Academic reference • Research proposal for PhD/MRes
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £20,000
- Postgraduate: £22,000
- Foundation: £19,500
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £7,800
- Food: £2,300
- Transport: £750
- Entertainment: £1,100
- Other: £900
- Total: £12,850
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Merit£4,000 fee discount for high-achieving international undergraduates and postgraduates.
Value: £4,000 (Tuition-only)
International fee payer • Offer for full-time programme • Outstanding academic record
Deadline: 2025-05-24
Regional Excellence Award
InternationalAutomatic £6,000 reduction for students from East Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Value: £6,000 (Tuition-only)
Citizen of eligible country • Equivalent of UK 2:1 • Self-funded
Deadline: 2025-06-30
Newcastle University Business School MBA Scholarship
MeritCovers up to 50% tuition for MBA candidates with leadership potential.
Value: £13,500 (Tuition-only)
MBA offer holder • Minimum 3 years managerial experience • GMAT 600+ or strong interview
Deadline: 2025-07-15
Campus & Facilities
Newcastle University, King's Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU
City-centre campus with historic red-brick Quadrangle, modern science labs, medical school and civic spaces connected to Newcastle Helix innovation district.
Size: 50 acres
Facilities
Academic
Urban Sciences Building, Biomedical Research Building, Henry Daysh Building studios
Student Life
Students' Union, Freeman Sports Centre, Wellbeing Hub
Libraries
Philip Robinson Library
24/7 flagship library with 2,000 study spaces, makerspace and special collections.
24/7 during term
Marjorie Robinson Library Rooms
Flexible learning hub with bookable group pods, silent floors and digital media labs.
07:00-00:00
Sports Facilities
Sport & Fitness Centre
130-station gym, sports halls, climbing wall and strength & conditioning suite.
Coach Lane Sports Ground
Indoor courts, 3G pitches and dedicated rugby and hockey surfaces hosting BUCS fixtures.
Student Services
Student Health and Wellbeing
Counselling, mental health advisors, disability support and drop-in nurses.
wellbeing@ncl.ac.uk
Visa & Immigration Team
Pre-arrival webinars, BRP collection clinics and specialist immigration advisers.
visa@ncl.ac.uk
Accommodation
Park View
On-campusModern ensuite cluster flats located on campus with social hub and study booths.
Cost: £175 - £199 (per week)
Ensuite rooms • Study lounges • 24/7 reception
Distance: On campus
Contract: 40 or 49 weeks
Castle Leazes
University-managedLarge catered hall beside Leazes Park with single and shared rooms.
Cost: £185 - £220 (per week)
Dining hall • Music room • Outdoor sports areas
Distance: 8-minute walk
Contract: 32 or 38 weeks
Portland Green
PrivatePrivate student village with gyms, cinema and sky lounge close to Ouseburn.
Cost: £150 - £240 (per week)
Cinema room • Gym • Study areas
Distance: 12-minute walk
Contract: 43-51 weeks
Firm offer holders submit the accommodation application by 31 July to access guaranteed first-year housing.
Meet-and-greet at Newcastle Airport, bedding packs and resident mentors in every hall.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 200
Teams: 70
Cultural Activities
- Freshers' Week on the Quad — Every September
- Lunar New Year Gala — Annually
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: internationalwelcome@ncl.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)191 208 6817
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
120
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 93%
Further study: 4%
Unemployed: 2%
Average Salary
£31,500
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
PwCNHSSiemens EnergyAccentureUnilever
Career Services
- Careers Service: CV clinics, employer events, part-time job portal and visa-specific workshops for international students.
- START UP: Enterprise support with pre-accelerator, legal advice and incubator space at King's Gate.
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Newcastle International Airport
10 km • 25 minutes via Metro
Public Transport
- Metro: Tyne and Wear Metro links campus to airport, coast and residential areas. • £45 monthly student pass
- Bus: Stagecoach and Arriva buses stop on campus with discounted unirider passes. • £1.50 per ride
Local Area
Newcastle is a compact riverside city known for its friendly culture, nightlife, Premier League football and affordable living compared to southern England.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Quayside, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, Angel of the North
Shopping: Eldon Square, Northumberland Street, Metrocentre
Entertainment: Utilita Arena, O2 City Hall, The Stand Comedy Club
Additional Information
Accreditation
Russell Group, AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, Athena SWAN
Partnerships
- Industry: Siemens Energy — Smart grid and offshore wind research collaboration with paid student placements.
- Clinical: Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — Shared teaching hospitals, clinical trials and medical placements.
Research Highlights
- Marine propulsion labs — Designed ammonia-ready ship engines adopted by European shipyards. (2023)
- Healthy Ageing Innovation — National Innovation Centre for Ageing created AI tools to personalise dementia support. (2024)
Notable Alumni
- Rowan Atkinson — Actor and comedian best known for Mr Bean, Electrical Engineering alumnus (1975)
- Kate Adie — BBC Chief News Correspondent and honorary graduate (1970)
- Ridley Scott — Film director of Blade Runner, Gladiator and Alien (1965)
- Tony Blair — Former UK Prime Minister (studied at Fettes College before Oxford, but Queen Mother opened campus building) (1974)
Metadata
Source: Compiled from 2024/25 Newcastle University prospectus, UCAS, HESA, accommodation brochure and graduate outcomes survey
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: newcastle-data@ukuni.io