Newcastle University

United Kingdom

Newcastle University dates back to the School of Medicine and Surgery established in the city in 1834. After mergers with several other colleges to form King’s College in 1937, the university was formed by an Act of Parliament in 1967. It’s a member of the Russell Group and has campuses in Singapore and Malaysia. It has over 28,000 students, including international students from 140 countries around the world.

It is one of the top 125 universities in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2023. It’s also in the top 50 in the UK in the Complete University Guide and The Times/Sunday Times University Guide. Newcastle ranked first in the UK and eighth in the world for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

What is the Newcastle University acceptance rate for International Students?

The Newcastle University acceptance rate is 87%.

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Newcastle University has the only library awarded by the UK Government for ‘excellent customer service’ five years in a row. With more than a million print books and collections of rare and vintage books, the libraries are certainly well-stocked. Other impressive facilities include the Centre for Physical Recreation and Sport and language resource centre.

  • Robinson Library, with an extensive collection of academic resources, study spaces, and computer facilities.
  • King's Gate Lecture Halls with spaces for lectures and seminars.
  • Armstrong Building Laboratories: State-of-the-art labs for various disciplines.
  • Sport Central: Sports centers and gyms.
  • Longbenton Sports Ground: Outdoor sports fields and courts.
  • Newcastle University Students' Union (NUSU): hub for social activities, clubs, societies, and student support services.
  • The Marketplace: Various dining options, including catering services.
  • University Health Centre: On-campus health clinic or access to local medical facilities.
  • Cluster Rooms: Computer labs and support services.
  • Art and Cultural Spaces:
    • Hatton Gallery: Galleries for art exhibitions.
    • Northern Stage: Theater for cultural events.
  • Transportation Services:
    • Public Transport Hub: Accessibility to public transportation.
    • Bike Sheds: Bike storage facilities.
  • Research Centers: Institute of Genetic Medicine: Facilities for academic and applied research.

A warm welcome

International students can be greeted at Newcastle International Airport with the university’s Meet and Greet service. There’s also an International Welcome Week including information sessions and social activities to help you settle in.

Affordable living

Newcastle ranks in the top 10 most affordable cities in the UK in the QS Best Student Cities 2022. It’s not just affordable though, it also came fifth in the UK for Student Life in general in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022 and scored 93% for Overall International Student Satisfaction.

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Newcastle ranks in the top 10 most affordable cities in the UK in the QS Best Student Cities 2022. It’s not just affordable though, it also came fifth in the UK for Student Life in general in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2022 and scored 93% for Overall International Student Satisfaction.

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Employability

95% of Newcastle University graduates entered employment or further study within six months of graduating and it is in the top 20 universities for graduate career prospects in the UK. It is also one of the top 20 'most targeted' universities in the UK, as rated by the Times Top 100 Employers. Its Careers Service supports students and graduates for up to three years after graduation with workshops, insight events, placements, interview preparation and enterprise support.

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The Newcastle University acceptance rate is 87%.

The Newcastle University employability rate is 95%.

The University of Bath is ranked 134th in the QS World University Rankings, 51st in The Guardian University Guide and 178th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

The university offers merit-based scholarships, such as the International Excellence Scholarship, which recognises exceptional academic achievement. Newcastle University Business School rewards high calibre international applicants who apply to full-time postgraduate taught studies. There are 15 awards available with a value of £8,000 for the tuition fee discount.

Subjects such as Medicine, Architecture, Education are highly rated at Newcastle University.

Newcastle University is a founding member of the Russell Group, with a global reputation for academic excellence, innovation and creativity.

Newcastle University is one of the highest ranking universities in the UK. It accepts thousands of international students to benefit from its fantastic reputation every year.

Ranking

  • by QS

    110th

  • by THE

    168th

  • by GUARDIAN

    63rd