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Newcastle University

Location

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom

Ranking

# 129QS World University Rankings

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398Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programs

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5+QS stars

International

26 % International students

About Newcastle University

A Global Top 110 university (QS World University Rankings 2024), Newcastle University is home to over 27,000 students from 145 countries.

A founding member of the Russell Group, we have been awarded a 5+ QS Star rating for overall excellence (2023).

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About Newcastle University

A Global Top 110 university (QS World University Rankings 2024), Newcastle University is home to over 27,000 students from 145 countries.

A founding member of the Russell Group, we have been awarded a 5+ QS Star rating for overall excellence (2023).

We can...
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Available programs

With over 185 undergraduate degrees across 39 subject areas to choose from, it’s easy to find your perfect course at Newcastle University

Most of our undergraduate courses are three, four, or five years in length, depending on the subject you choose....
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Music BA Honours

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Dietetics MDiet

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Newcastle University offers more than 300 postgraduate degrees across taught and research study options. 

Our taught Masters’ degrees are normally 12 months in length if studied full-time, with flexible and part-time study options also available....
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Archaeology MA

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Fine Art MA

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Fine Art MFA

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French MLitt

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German MLitt

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History MA

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Linguistics MA

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Music MLitt

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Philosophy MLitt

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Portuguese MLitt

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Public History MA

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Spanish MLitt

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Writing Poetry MA

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Data Science MSc

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Cancer MRes

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Diabetes MRes

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Epidemiology MRes

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Neuroscience MRes

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Oral Sciences MSc

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University information

Our Undergraduate applications in the UK are through UCAS. 

All our courses have their own required criteria, and this is published on our University website. ABB is typically the minimum requirement with many courses requiring higher grades. The international qualification equivalencies are also published on our website.  When applying it is important to provide full details of...
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Bachelor

90+
6.5+
85+
3.2+
1200+

Master

6.5+
2.8+
500+
90+

Our Newcastle campus


Our facilities are five-star (QS Stars 2023) and cutting edge as we continue to invest millions in our 50-acre city-centre campus to create a first-class student and research environment.


We’ve recently invested £110m in our Stephenson Building, a world-class engineering hub for the next generation of engineers, researchers, designers, and visionaries. Our new Sir Terry...
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Student life

Student Services


Through our dedicated Student Services hub you’ll access coordinated support and information on careers, accommodation, student wellbeing, finance, chaplaincy and pastoral care for all faiths and none. Our Student Progress Service offers advice ranging from registration and visa support to congregations.


Academic support


As an undergraduate student you’ll be...
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We’re ranked in the World Top 90 for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings 2024) with a 5 QS Star rating for employability (2023). 

Our students go on to accomplish great things, working for national and international employers such as Siemens, Dyson, IBM, NHS, PwC, Deloitte, EY and Accenture.

We know how to prepare you for your future career. Our Careers Service will support you...
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Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
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Where to look for scholarship opportunities

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How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

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A list of available scholarships around the world

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Rankings & ratings

Newcastle University is one of the top public universities in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. It is ranked #129 in QS World University Rankings 2025.

QS World University Rankings

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  • 2014
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  • 2015
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  • 2016
    #162
  • 2017
    #168
  • 2018
    #=161
  • 2019
    #=141
  • 2020
    #146
  • 2021
    #152
  • 2022
    #134
  • 2023
    #122
  • 2024
    #110
  • 2025
    #129

Ranking criteria

54.5
Overall
50
Academic Reputation
38.7
Citations per Faculty
31.3
Employment Outcomes
59.3
Employer Reputation
39.2
Faculty Student Ratio
89.5
International Faculty Ratio
97.1
International Research Network
68.6
International Student Ratio
97.1
Sustainability
QS Stars is a rating system that helps you select the right university based on your interests. It provides a detailed look at an institution, identifying which universities rate highest in the specific topics that matter to you, like facilities, graduate employability, social responsibility, inclusiveness, and more.

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Campus locations

Main Campus

Newcastle University Campus

Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne

GB

NE1 7RU

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