In 1871 the College of Physical Sciences, Newcastle upon Tyne was founded.
In 1883 it became affiliated to the University of Durham and was renamed Durham College of Science at Newcastle upon Tyne.
In 1904 it was renamed Armstrong College (University of Durham).
In 1834 The Newcastle upon Tyne School of Medicine and Surgery was founded.
In 1852 it became affiliated to the University of Durham and was renamed Newcastle upon Tyne College of Medicine in connection with the University of Durham.
In 1870 it was renamed University of Durham College of Medicine
In 1937 Armstrong College and the College of Medicine were amalgamated to form King's College (University of Durham.)
In 1963 King's College became the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.