Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Public-University

Overview

Newcastle University (legally the University of Newcastle upon Tyne) is a public research university in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and Malaysia.The university finds its roots in the School of Medicine and Surgery (later the College of Medicine), established in 1834, and the College of Physical Science (later renamed Armstrong College), founded in 1871. These two colleges came to form the larger division of the federal University of Durham, with the Durham Colleges forming the other. The Newcastle colleges merged to form King’s College in 1937. In 1963, following an Act of Parliament, King’s College became the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Newcastle University is a red brick university and is a member of the Russell Group, an association of prestigious research-intensive UK universities. The annual income of the institution for 2022–23 was £592.4 million of which £119.3 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £558 million.

Teaching and research are delivered in 19 academic schools, 13 research institutes and 38 research centres, spread across three Faculties: the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences; the Faculty of Medical Sciences; and the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. The university offers around 175 full-time undergraduate degree programmes in a wide range of subject areas spanning arts, sciences, engineering and medicine, together with approximately 340 postgraduate taught and research programmes across a range of disciplines.

30 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 1963
Size Large
25,000 Students
Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
England

Learning

3,4,5 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Silver is awarded to institutions that deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for their students, and consistently exceed "rigorous national quality requirements" for higher education in the UK.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Foreign Studies (Language, Literature and Linguistics)
  • Health Professions
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
  • Theology
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS

For International Students

6.5 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Oct
16
Deadline of application for Medicine and Dentistry programmes via UCAS
Jan
31
Deadline of application for other courses

Cost and Scholarships

Types of Scholarships Available

Need-based
Sports
Departmental
Merit-based

Scholarships

Opportunity Scholarships
Total Worth £2,000 per year
Eligibility and Requirements For students of household income up to £25,000
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline --
Other Details Based on UCAS application and income assessed by Student Finance England or an equivalent assessing body.
Undergraduate Music Scholarships
Total Worth £3,000
Eligibility and Requirements must hold an offer of admission for BA Honours Music (W300) and must have also attended an Interview Day (academic interview and audition), and be a new UK, EU or international student commencing your studies in 2023.
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Other Details Eligible candidates will automatically be considered for a scholarship on the basis of their academic merit, musical track record and performance at an Interview Day.
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships
Total Worth 50% or 100% of tuition fees
Eligibility and Requirements To be considered for the 50% scholarships applicants must: be domiciled in one of one of the following countries: India, Kenya, Malaysia, Palestine, South Africa, Tanzania, Turkey, Ukraine, USA, be assessed as international for fee purposes, hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city centre campus for the 2024/25 academic year, and already have or expect to receive a minimum of ABB at A level or equivalent; To be considered for the 100% scholarships applicants must: be domiciled in one the following countries: India, Ukraine, USA, be assessed as international for fee purposes, hold an offer for an eligible undergraduate degree programme at the University’s Newcastle city centre campus for the 2024/25 academic year
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline April 25, May09
Other Details Awarded to outstanding applicants who apply to commence full-time undergraduate studies