Newcastle University

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom

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# 129QS World University Rankings

408Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

26 % International students

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About Newcastle University

About Newcastle University

A Global Top 130 university (QS World University Rankings 2025), Newcastle University is home to 29,000 students from over 135 countries.

A founding member of the Russell Group, we have been awarded a 5+ QS...
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About Newcastle University

A Global Top 130 university (QS World University Rankings 2025), Newcastle University is home to 29,000 students from over 135 countries.

A founding member of the Russell Group, we have been awarded a 5+ QS Star rating for overall excellence (2024).

We can trace our origins back to the School of Medicine and Surgery, established in 1834. Our Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering recently marked 150 years of invention and innovation.

Today, we combine world-leading research with an outstanding academic experience.

A global leader in the key research strengths of ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts, we are pioneering solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the world. In the UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021, 42% of our research was scored as world leading.

Through 5-star teaching (QS Stars 2024), we educate for life. Students are challenged and supported to learn from world-class experts and academics across more than 185 undergraduate and over 300 postgraduate degrees.

We are a partner in the £350 million Newcastle Helix, a global centre for science, technology, research and education. We host three national innovation centres in ageing, data and rural enterprises, and are home to an Urban Observatory, the largest open platform of urban sensing data in the UK.

Proud to be a University of Sanctuary, we promote a campus and community-wide culture of welcome, engagement and safety for people fleeing persecution and violence.

We were also one of the first universities to sign up to the UK Government’s Emissions Reduction Pledge and are working to reach net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.

Our international outlook

With campuses in Newcastle, Singapore (offering engineering degrees) and Malaysia (providing undergraduate medical and biomedical education), we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse, internationally networked community of students. We have 5 QS Star 2024 credentials in both inclusiveness and internationalisation.

A 270,000-strong global alumni network complements our strong links with national and international employers, including Siemens Research and Innovation Ecosystem (Siemens RIE), PwC, FDM, Accenture and Arup.

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About Newcastle University

About Newcastle University

A Global Top 130 university (QS World University Rankings 2025), Newcastle University is home to 29,000 students from over 135 countries.

A founding member of the Russell Group, we have been awarded a 5+ QS...
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About Newcastle University

A Global Top 130 university (QS World University Rankings 2025), Newcastle University is home to 29,000 students from over 135 countries.

A founding member of the Russell Group, we have been awarded a 5+ QS Star rating for overall excellence (2024).

We can trace our origins back to the School of Medicine and Surgery, established in 1834. Our Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering recently marked 150 years of invention and innovation.

Today, we combine world-leading research with an outstanding academic experience.

Proud to be a University of Sanctuary, we promote a campus and community-wide culture of welcome, engagement and safety for people fleeing persecution and violence.

We were also one of the first universities to sign up to the UK Government’s Emissions Reduction Pledge and are working to reach net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.

Our international outlook

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Available programmes

Arts and Humanities (38)

Ancient History BA Honours

Ancient History and Archaeology BA Honours

Ancient History and History BA Honours

Archaeology BA Honours

Architecture BA Honours

Architecture and Urban Planning BA Honours

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Business and Management (19)

Accounting and Finance BSc

Accounting and Finance BSc Honours

Business Accounting and Finance with work placements BSc

Business Accounting and Finance with work placements BSc Honours

Business Management BA

Business Management BA Honours

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Engineering and Technology (25)

Chemical Engineering BEng Honours

Chemical Engineering MEng Honours

Chemical Engineering with Year in Industry MEng Honours

Civil Engineering BEng Honours

Civil Engineering MEng Honours

Civil Engineering with Year in Industry BEng Honours

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Life Sciences and Medicine (29)

Agri-Business Management BSc Honours

Agriculture BSc Honours

Agriculture with Farm Business Management BSc Honours

Animal Science BSc Honours

Biochemistry BSc Honours

Biochemistry MSci Honours

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Natural Sciences (25)

Chemistry BSc Honours

Chemistry MChem Honours

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc Honours

Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem Honours

Environmental Science BSc Honours

Geography BA Honours

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Arts and Humanities (41)

Advanced Architectural Design MSc

Advanced Landscape Planning and Management MSc

Applied Linguistics and TESOL MA

Archaeology MA

Architecture, Master of (MArch)

Chinese Studies MLitt

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Business and Management (22)

Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis MSc

Accounting, Finance and Strategic Investment MSc

Banking and Finance MSc

Behavioural and Experimental Economics MSc

Business Analytics MSc

Digital Business (E-Commerce) MSc

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Engineering and Technology (27)

Advanced Computer Science MSc

Advanced Data Science with Health MSc

Advanced Data Science with Statistics MSc

Automation and Control MSc

Bioinformatics MSc

Biomedical Engineering MSc

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Life Sciences and Medicine (42)

Ageing and Health, MRes

Agricultural and Environmental Science MSc

Animal Behaviour MRes

Animal Welfare MRes

Biofabrication and Bioprinting MRes

Biotechnology and Biodesign MRes

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Natural Sciences (11)

Chemistry MSc

Drug Chemistry MSc

Ecology MRes

Global Conservation MSc

Global Sustainable Futures MA

Human Geography Research MA

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Full-Time MBA (1)

Master of Business Administration MBA

Arts and Humanities (16)

Archaeology MPhil, PhD

Architecture, Planning and Landscape MPhil, PhD

Classics and Ancient History MPhil, PhD

Creative Writing MPhil, PhD

English Literature MPhil, PhD

Film Practice PhD

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Business and Management (4)

Accounting and Finance PhD

Business and Management PhD

Economics PhD

Marketing PhD

Engineering and Technology (14)

Chemical Engineering MPhil, PhD

Civil Engineering (Environmental) MPhil, PhD

Civil Engineering (Geotechnical and Engineering Geology) MPhil, PhD

Civil Engineering (Structural) MPhil, PhD

Civil Engineering (Transport) MPhil, PhD

Civil Engineering (Water Resources) MPhil, PhD

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Life Sciences and Medicine (17)

Ageing MPhil, PhD, MD

Agriculture MPhil, PhD

Animal Science MPhil, PhD

Applied Educational Psychology Doctorate (DAppEdPsy)

Biology MPhil, PhD

Biomedicine PhD

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Natural Sciences (8)

Chemistry MPhil, PhD

Environmental Science (Applied and Environmental Biology) MPhil, PhD

Food and Society MPhil, PhD

Geography PhD

Geosciences MPhil, PhD

Marine Technology MPhil, PhD

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Social Sciences and Management (13)

Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences PhD

Digital Media PhD

Education Doctor of (EdD)

Education MPhil, PhD

Film Studies MPhil, PhD

Journalism and Public Relations PhD

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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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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.

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 Farrell Centre for architecture and urban design opened in February 2023. On-campus state-of-the-art teaching and study spaces include:

Medical School and Dental School – one of the largest integrated teaching and hospital complexes in the UK, linking directly to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.
some of the best equipped teaching facilities for pharmacy in the UK.
fine art studios including specialist multi-media workshops. Facilities are linked to the Hatton Gallery, one of the North East’s largest exhibition spaces that’s used for our Fine Art degree shows.
on-campus museum with collections dating from prehistory to modern day.
centre for digital media and film practice with industry-standard editing and production facilities.
dedicated music and rehearsal studios.
specialist spaces for sport and exercise science including a physiology lab, biomechanics lab and gait track. A food sensory suite, food handling laboratory and nutritional investigation rooms support our human nutrition and dietetics degrees.
on-campus theatre.
high-specification labs and clinical skills suites.
smart grid lab and energy storage test bed.
translation and interpreting suites.

Off-campus two commercially run farms of more than 800 hectares support our research and teaching in food security, sustainability practices, nutrition and rural energy. State-of-the-art marine science and engineering facilities include the Dove Marine Laboratory, used for field study and collecting expeditions, and £1 million research vessel The Princess Royal. Designed in-house by staff and students, the boat is based at the Blyth Marine Station.

Students benefit from an award-winning library service spanning four libraries, 800,000 print books, 800,000 e-books and 56,000 e-journals and reports. Our Special Collections of rare books and manuscripts includes unique archives of historical significance.

Facilities include PC clusters, innovative spaces to study, think, learn, collaborate and consult, as well as a dedicated postgraduate study room in our main Philip Robinson Library.

Top 10 for sport in the UK (British Universities and Colleges Sport league), we recently invested £32 million in sports facilities. High-tech gym, sports halls, glass-backed squash courts and high-performance strength and conditioning rooms are matched by outdoor facilities at our purpose-built pitches, pavilions and centres in easy-to-access locations around Newcastle.

Student accommodation

We guarantee accommodation to all first-year, undergraduate and postgraduate students where certain eligibility criteria are met. Our accommodation is affordable to suit all budgets, with all-inclusive bills.

Self-catered undergraduate student villages are in great locations, either within a 20-minute walk to campus, or close to public transport links giving easy access to the university and city centre.

Rooms are available with either en suite facilities or private washbasins with shared toilet and shower facilities. We also have a range of accessible accommodation and some studios.

Residences are clustered into flats with contemporary kitchens, comfy chill-out areas as standard and designated laundry rooms. Some also feature study zones, games areas and communal spaces.

Postgraduate accommodation offers rooms with shared or private facilities. We also have self-contained flats for couples, and a small number of fully-furnished two- or three-bedroom properties for students with families.

Entry phone systems, CCTV and on-site support make sure our accommodation is safe and secure.

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Total students

25,843

UG students

79%

PG students

21%

International students

6,835

UG students

51%

PG students

49%

Total faculty staff

2,820

Domestic staff

65%

Int'l staff

35%

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

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Student life

Student Services

Academic support

As an undergraduate student you’ll be guided by an academic team including your course director, subject lecturers, professional and technical staff, and your personal tutor or supervisor.

You’ll settle into university life, supported by a trained student mentor – a fellow student in Stage 2 or 3 of their degree – who can guide you through your first year.

The Academic Skills Team will support you to become an effective independent learner. Through one-to-one support, drop-in sessions, embedded teaching and an online Academic Skills Kit (ASK) you’ll develop academic and research skills, and can access support with assessment and feedback as well as with your assignments. An ASK podcast, and the ‘Your Skills’ programme provide additional support, with specific study resources for international students.

Our Language Resource Centre offers resources, self-study materials and opportunities for language learning in over 100 languages, including English.

Our Doctoral College connects our postgraduate students to academic, personal and professional support within a community that’s world class in many areas of research.

Health and wellbeing support

Your wellbeing needs will change during your time at university, but our dedicated wellbeing consultancy team will help you access the support you need, as well as offering School-based wellbeing advice and counselling support.

We run health and wellbeing events ranging from awareness days to health fairs and drop-in sessions, or you can access our online wellbeing workshops and programmes.

Self-help resources and apps include TalkCampus offering peer support 24/7; our iNCLude app has been developed to help you create positive habits and great coping skills.

Support is available to students with caring responsibilities. If you have a disability, long-term medical condition or specific learning need, specialist practitioners will work with you to support your learning – from accessing software to help you study, to alternative arrangements in exams, and practical advice about getting additional support.

Because we understand the demands of postgraduate study our services have been tailored to your needs and include:

postgraduate advice line – get free and confidential advice from a trained professional, available 24/7
wellbeing workshops
staff-student networks for our research students

International support

We understand how to support our international students as they join our diverse and vibrant community in the heart of North East England.

We have an experienced team in our international office and work with educational partners worldwide to support you during your application. Find country-specific details here.

As well as an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, we also offer International Pathway Courses. These have been designed to give you the knowledge you need to progress to your chosen Newcastle University degree. You’re guaranteed a place if you meet the success requirements.

If English is not your first language, there’s extra support when you join us to improve your academic reading, writing and speaking skills with free in-sessional English programmes.

Our dedicated Visa Support Team can help with your visa or immigration status and offer guidance on the EU Settlement Scheme.

They will continue to support you throughout your studies and can advise on the Graduate visa and Doctorate Extension Scheme (DES), both of which could help you build a life and career in the UK after university.

The Graduate visa allows students to stay and work in the UK for up to two years following a Bachelor’s degree or three years after completing a PhD. The DES allows PhD and doctoral students to stay in the UK for a further 12 months to look for a job and start work.

Through our Airport Meet and Greet Service we can arrange to meet you at Newcastle International Airport and take you to your student accommodation. Our International Welcome Programme will help you settle into life with us.

Students’ Union

Our Students' Union will be at the heart of your Newcastle experience. It provides more than 180 student-run societies, 60+ sports clubs, a programme of Give It A Go free or discounted taster activities, and Go Volunteer opportunities to support our local communities.

Run by students for students, the Students’ Union is led by a team of Sabbatical Officers. A network of student representative roles includes over 1,000 student reps supporting students’ academic interests, plus Liberation Officers elected as the voice of under-represented or marginalised communities.

A support and advice hub houses a Welfare and Support Centre and Student Advice Centre. Advisers can provide free, confidential advice, ranging from academic, financial and housing issues to personal and welfare concerns.

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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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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.

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Data

2012
#126
2014
#129
2015
#=127
2016
#162
2017
#168
2018
#=161
2019
#=141
2020
#146
2021
#152
2022
#134
2023
#122
2024
#110
2025
#129

Ranking criteria

Overall

54.5

Academic Reputation

Citations per Faculty

38.7

Employment Outcomes

31.3

Employer Reputation

59.3

Faculty Student Ratio

39.2

International Faculty Ratio

89.5

International Research Network

97.1

International Student Ratio

68.6

Sustainability

97.1

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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.