United Arab Emirates

Overview

Welcome to Newcastle!

We are a world-class university with a thriving international community. Currently we have students from over 120 different countries, including more than 39 students from the United Arab Emirates.

If you are thinking about joining us, we are here to help you every step of the way.

Courses

We have a strong global reputation for our high quality teaching and research. Choose from hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees on offer.

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Student life

Newcastle is friendly, multicultural and safe. The city centre is just a few minutes' walk from the campus, and we're also close to the beach and countryside.

At Newcastle, you will develop connections with fellow students from around the world.

The International Society brings together students of different nationalities. This can help you settle in to the local environment and promotes cultural diversity on our campus.

The Islamic Society maintains the prayer room on campus, and arranges regular lectures, study circles and social events.

Find out more about societies on the NUSU website.

Supporting you

We'll support you every step of the way, including:

advice on visa applications
guaranteed accommodation for one year (subject to certain conditions)
airport meet and greet service
International Welcome to help you make friends
guidance about finances
academic support and information
English language support throughout your studies
career guidance from our award-winning Careers Service

On campus you can visit our student support teams every weekday. We also have 24 hour support through our website.

Next Step: Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

Find out the qualifications from the United Arab Emirates that we accept for entry onto undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Newcastle.

Undergraduate entry requirements

We typically require:

a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% in one year of Bachelor study
a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 in a Diploma from a Higher College of Technology

This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

ABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry to an Undergraduate course. Please check course specific entry requirements as they do vary across courses.

Check specific entry requirements for undergraduate degrees or find out how to apply.

Postgraduate entry requirements

Typically we recognise an overall minimum average GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% in a Bachelor Degree as comparable to a 2.1 and an overall minimum average GPA of 2.8/4.0 or 70% as comparable to a 2.2.

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you're applying for. Please check specific entry requirements for postgraduate degrees or find out how to apply.

INTO

If you do not meet these requirements you may be eligible to apply for entry to a course at INTO Newcastle. These courses are based on our campus and help you to prepare for study with us.

English language requirements

If your first language isn't English you will generally need an IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent, to study at Newcastle.

Our English language requirements section also lists the alternative English language qualifications we accept. This varies depending on which country you are from.

If you don't meet our English language requirements extra support is available. You could also complete a course to help improve your English before you start your degree. We provide these at our:

INTO Newcastle if you will be studying in Newcastle
London campus if you will be studying in London

You will also receive language support throughout your studies.

Visa

Most non-EEA students need to apply for entry clearance permission before departure to study in the UK. You can find more information on our Visa and Immigration page.

Next Step: Fees and Funding

Fees & Funding

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for international students from outside the European Union are provided on individual course profiles. Find an undergraduate degree or postgraduate course and check what fees apply.

Scholarships and discounts

If you're wanting to come and study at Newcastle and you're from outside the EU we have a number of schemes you could take advantage. Visit our undergraduate finance pages or our postgraduate funding and finance database for more information on scholarships and discounts.

Cost of living

Newcastle is a budget-friendly city for international students, compared to other UK cities. This is because:

accommodation is reasonably priced
many amenities are within walking distance of your accommodation
the city is very compact, with most of the shops, theatres, cafes and restaurants a few minutes' walk from the campus
there are many discounts for students

Approximate living costs, excluding tuition fees and return fares, are:

undergraduates – allow approximately £8,600 for a 9-month period (£956 per month)

postgraduates – allow approximately £10,500 for a 12-month period (£875 per month)

Further details are in our leaflet on the Cost of Living in Newcastle‌ (PDF: 650KB).

Next Step: Careers

Careers

Our graduates are in demand

Newcastle University has a proud tradition of graduates who achieve greatness in their chosen fields. From social leaders, innovators of industry and famous faces, Newcastle University alumni are making their mark across the globe.

Skills for the workplace

We work closely with employers to ensure the content of our degrees reflects the skills that are needed in the world of work. By providing internships and work experience placements wherever possible, we ensure you have the relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.

Careers service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the best, largest and most innovative in the UK. Every year international, national and local employers come to our campus to deliver presentations and to hold interviews for their graduate-level jobs. If you want to build up work experience whilst studying, we have various initiatives to help you add to your degree.

Next Step: Meet Us

Meet Us

Contact us

You can contact us by email with any questions you may have about applying to Newcastle.

You can visit us on campus throughout the year for a personalised tour. We would love to meet you and show you life on campus first-hand. Complete our online form to request a tour.

You can also explore our campus and the city of Newcastle by watching one of our virtual tours.

Representatives from the International Recruitment Team and academic schools visit different countries throughout the year. Our upcoming visits to your country are listed here and new events will be added as they are confirmed. You can see all our travel plans on our events page.

Next Step: Apply

Email us

Take a virtual tour

Apply

How to Apply

You can apply online to study with us.

We have helpful instructions explaining how to do this on both our undergraduate and postgraduate websites:

Applying to INTO Newcastle

INTO Newcastle has courses to help you prepare to study with us. You can find out more about how to apply on our website.

Education agents

We have excellent relationships with education agents from UAE who can provide further information and assist you with the submission of your application to Newcastle University. Our contacts are listed below.

Inner Universe

#107, United Bank Building, Next to Citi Bank, Bank Street, Burdubai, POB 46791, Dubai, UAE

Tel: +971 4 388 9477 or +971 56 6040125
Email: admissions@inneruniverse.org
Website: www.inneruniverse.org

IQ Education Consultants

Suite 02, Mezzanine Floor, Al Zarooni Building, Opp ADCB Bank, Al Rigga Road, Deira, P O Box 300759, Dubai

Tel: +971 4 2594478
Email: dubai@iqeducationconsultants.com
Website: www.iqeducationconsultants.com

JnS Training and Testing Cente

501 Sama Building, 5th Floor, Al Barsha 1, Dubai

Tel: +971 56 994 0084
Email: admisssion.ae@jnsedu.com
Website: http://jnsedu.com

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