Northumbria University, Newcastle

Overview

Northumbria University, Newcastle is a research-intensive, modern university with a global reputation for academic excellence, providing a cost-effective education for its students. Ranked top 40 in the UK for graduate prospects (The Times Good University Guide 2023), and with expertise in career support services, 91% of graduates are in professional employment or further study within 18 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2019/20).

Shortlisted for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022, Northumbria has invested almost £300m in its Newcastle campus since 2005 to provide students with a world-class experience during their time with the University. Including state-of-the-art facilities to complement the 24-hour service of the library, Student Central, the Students' Union and the University Sports Centre, Sport Central.

We offer courses that are highly rated with many programmes accredited by professional bodies. Our cutting-edge courses are at the forefront of real-world current knowledge and practice and informed by global perspectives and research to shape and enrich our teaching. We are ranked top 25 in the UK for research power, the biggest climber in the UK for the second time (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Our inspirational lecturers, who are leaders in their discipline, will boost our student's independence, build their transferable skills and develop their critical thinking. We are proud to provide our students with opportunities to gain the best education possible.

Location

Newcastle is well-known as a friendly and safe city situated in the Northeast of England, about four hours north of London by train. The city has a population of around 300,200 and is consistently voted as one of the best UK cities for student life. This is partly due to the city’s compactness, which makes it large enough to be vibrant and exciting while small enough to feel like home. It’s also due to the sheer number of students: one in every six people in the city is a student. And with one of the lowest costs of living in the UK, you can be sure that you’re getting a world class education and affordable location.

Just outside of our vibrant city, students can also benefit from our beautiful coastal towns of Tynemouth, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay, all with cafes, bars and restaurants, just a 20-minute metro ride away from our City Campus location.

Not only are we within easy reach of the Northern Coastline, but we’re also only a short drive away from the calming countryside with lots to be explored including, Hadrian’s Wall, many walking trails and forests and the Northumberland National Park, which is home to the largest expanse of dark night sky in Europe. Northumberland is also home to more castles than any other English county, a legacy from its historic past. From the Newcastle Castle in the city centre to Alnwick Castle, most famously known as Hogwarts Castle in the Harry Potter films. All of which makes Northumbria a truly great choice for students.

Global Community

With around 37,000 students from 137 countries, Northumbria University is one of the UK’s largest and most successful universities. Each year we welcome thousands of students from all over the world, enabling us to offer a truly multicultural campus. All of our students benefit from our excellent support services and can get involved in activities with over 100 student clubs, societies, and volunteer programs.

Our International students have free access to a wide range of facilities and specialist services whilst studying with us, starting with our friendly and welcoming free Meet and Greet service where we’ll meet new students at Newcastle International Airport and arrange transport to their accommodation.

To help our international students settle into life at Northumbria University and the UK, our Welfare, Immigration and Funding Advisers offer free, confidential guidance and support on a wide range of issues including working in the UK as an international student, finance issues, driving in the UK, setting up a UK bank account, as well as advice on other aspects of living in the UK and much more.

Accommodation

Northumbria University guarantee accommodation for all first-year students once an offer has been accepted. Over 5,000 rooms are available either self-catered or catered and all accommodation is a few minutes’ walk from main buildings or direct public transport to get you there. Accommodation Services staff are on hand all year to offer information and advice about all aspects of student accommodation.

Alumni Community

Northumbria University is renowned for the calibre of its business-ready graduates. Our alumni network has over 227,000 graduates based in 176 countries worldwide in a range of sectors, our alumni are making a real impact on the world.