Overview
Newman University is a public university based in the suburb of Bartley Green in Birmingham, England. The university was founded in 1968 as Newman College of Higher Education.The University campus is located in Bartley Green. The university is governed by the University Council and the Senate, while day-to-day running is by the university leadership team. The University is ‘student centred and offers degrees in various subject areas from teacher training, sports science to humanities and the liberal arts. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. All of the University’s undergraduate programmes include a mandatory Work Placement module, allowing students to get experience in real-work settings.
Newman was one of only fifteen universities to be awarded a ‘High’ ranking in the first Which? University Guide. In June 2014, the university was named the safest university for students in Birmingham by the Independent’s Complete University Guide. The Student Support was nominated for the ‘Outstanding Student Services Team’ award at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2017. In 2015, Newman was in the top 25 institutions in the UK for overall satisfaction. In addition, Drama, English Studies and History all scored 100% for ‘Overall Satisfaction’ and were rated number 1 in the country in their subject areas.
2,830 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
Courses Available
- Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Theology
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
Cost and Scholarships
(For International Students)
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
Newman Academic Scholarships
| Total Worth | $11,000 per year |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Holistic academic achievement. Renewable for 8 consecutive semesters to students who maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA and enroll full time each semester. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Students are automatically considered for Newman academic scholarships at the time their application is reviewed, and students will be notified of any scholarships awarded in their letter of acceptance. |
Honors Scholarship
| Total Worth | $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Minimum 3.7 cumulative high school GPA and official test scores on file with a composite 25 ACT super-score. Renewable for 8 consecutive semesters to students who maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA and enroll full time each semester. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | December 1 |
| Other Details | Required application and supporting materials must be completed online and include an online application, essay (and optional résumé), and recommendation. The online recommendation form will be sent to the email address of the reference provided on your application, to be submitted separately. |
Athletic Scholarships
| Total Worth | Amounts Vary |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | Incoming students with performance in athletics |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Athletic scholarships are awarded by individual team coaches. Athletic scholarships can be stacked with Newman Scholarships and are renewable as long as the student-athlete continues to participate in their sport. |