Overview
Northumbria University, officially the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, is a university located in Newcastle upon Tyne in the North East of England. A former polytechnic, it was established as one of the new universities in 1992. The university has two large campuses. City Campus, located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne, is divided into City Campus East and City Campus West by the city’s central motorway.
Northumbria specialises in law and business, arts and design, computing, environmental science, built environment, applied healthcare, sports science and psychology, and teacher education. Northumbria also offers ‘clinical’ courses in law accredited by the Law Society and Bar Council. In the 2014 REF, along with Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy, humanities and arts subjects were the best scoring Units of Assessment.
Northumbria University is ranked 36th out of 130th in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide in 2024 edition.
25,000 Students
Location
Learning
TEF Rating
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)
- Hospitality and Culinary
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law and Legal Studies
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Natural Sciences
- Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
- Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
Applying
How to Apply?
For International Students
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Cost and Scholarships
Types of Scholarships Available
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Funding and Scholarships
| Total Worth | -- |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | best students with outstanding academic ability. |
| Available for International Students | Yes |
| Application Deadline | -- |
| Other Details | Financial support opportunities have associated eligibility conditions, therefore it is essential applicants consider all requirements and observe the application process and deadlines carefully. |
The Northumbria Undergraduate Award for September 2024
| Total Worth | total of £4,000, paid in instalments* throughout years one, two and three |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | have a household income of less than £35,000** and be from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) background** |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | July 01 |
| Other Details | This Award will primarily target underrepresented and disadvantaged students in Higher Education, bringing together our inspirational courses, innovative staff, to create a better future and #TakeOnTomorrow. |
Northumbria Sport Scholarships
| Total Worth | -- |
|---|---|
| Eligibility and Requirements | students looking to be involved in a quality competitive programme. |
| Available for International Students | No |
| Application Deadline | September |
| Other Details | Northumbria Sport supports around 175 student athletes each year across a range of sports through our tailored sports scholarship programme. Northumbria Sport offer scholarships to support athletes to have a dual career, enabling athletes to develop their sporting ability whilst gaining a quality degree! |