• Maps of the campus and the city
  • Boiler House - Building number 10
  • Kings Hall, Armstrong Building - Building number 22
  • Stephenson Building - Building number 50

Please note that venue locations may vary depending on the event date - this will be confirmed upon registration.

Event registration is from 11am in the venue shown in Locations.

• Engineering Offer Holder Day Sample Programme (PDF: 130KB)

You will receive your personal programme upon registration, on the day of the event.

From 9.00 - 10.30 and 15.30 - 17.00 there will be staff on hand to answer your questions about the non-academic side of student life including the Students' Union, careers support, studying abroad and sports. During this time you will also be able to have a look around some of our accommodation, and to take a tour of the campus or our new sports centre. 

We are happy to make a contribution of up to £100 towards travel and accommodation expenses (for applicants only).

Please ensure that you keep receipts (e.g. petrol, car parking, coach or standard rail ticket) and we will provide you with an expenses claim form on the day. Please note that we are not able to accept claims below £5 or a mileage claim.

If you have booked an accommodation tour, please refer to the booking you will have received from the Accommodation Team. If you haven’t booked an accommodation tour and would , please visit Accommodation Booking to book your tour around your Visit Day.

If the accommodation tour times are inconvenient for you, browse our range of accommodation and take a virtual tour.

Student life at Newcastle University will provide you with a memorable and fulfilling experience. You'll feel supported and enjoy our strong sense of community.

Choose between over 160 societies, with interests ranging from food and drink to sport and exercise. Take part in charity events, debates, or live performances. If you want to try something completely new and exciting at a discounted price, Give It A Go is the perfect choice for you.

With over 60 sports clubs, you can choose from activities for every level of skill and ability. Whatever your interest, NUSU has a society to cater for you.

Engineering societies

The Mechanical Engineering society hosts social activities as well as discussion about your programme. Members of Engineers Without Borders take part in activities to strengthen and promote interest in engineering not only within the University, but also in the wider community. They take part in national design challenges and outreach activities with children in schools. The Marine Projects Society focuses on engineering projects, including but not limited to the design and construction of marine vehicles and solar cars.

Become involved in designing, building and developing a single seater racing car for competition with Formula Student. The Institution of Mechanical Engineers hosts the competition.

Newcastle is justly renowned for its vibrant and varied social scene. Its nightlife is legendary and caters for all tastes. Eateries range from burger joints and street food to fine dining at award-winning restaurants.

If you're keen on sport, there are many opportunities to watch world-class events or to participate in climbing, cycling, surfing, and of course the Great North Run.

The campus is just a few minutes' walk from two parks and the Town Moor.

It's a short, 20-minute Metro journey to award-winning beaches, and less than an hour away from stunning rural locations.

We offer a range of services to ensure that you can reach your full potential. 

Our low drop-out rates and high satisfaction score in the National Student Survey are testament to the excellent support you can expect at Newcastle.

Newcastle is well connected by road, with access to major routes across the country.

Unfortunately, the University is unable to provide parking for our visitors. However, there are a number of car parks in the city centre, operated by Newcastle City Council and by NCP.

Park and Ride facilities are also available at some Metro Stations, if you'd prefer to stay outside the city centre.

Use our direction finder above to find:

• your door-to-door route by road
• latest traffic information

Newcastle Central Station is served by many train companies from across the country. Plan your journey and book your tickets from one of the many online route planners, such as:

• National Rail
• trainline
• raileasy

The University campus is approximately 20 minutes' walk from the train station. You can also take the Metro to the Haymarket.

There is a taxi rank directly outside the train station.

Megabus stops on John Dobson Street, next to the Newcastle City Library. It's a two-minute walk to the Monument Metro station, or around a 10-minute walk to the University.

National Express buses stop at Newcastle Coach Station, on St James Boulevard. It's about a 25-minute walk to the University, or a 10-minute walk to Newcastle Central Station, where you can take a Metro or a taxi.

Newcastle International Airport is about seven miles north west of Newcastle city centre. Flights arrive regularly from around the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Official airport taxis pick up and drop off outside the terminal. A taxi into the city centre should take about 15 minutes.

Newcastle Airport Metro station is connected to the terminal. The journey to Haymarket (the nearest stop to the University) takes about 25 minutes.

Buses run to Newcastle city centre and the University from the airport entrance. Plan a bus journey from the airport on the Traveline website.

DFDS operate daily sailings between North Shields and Amsterdam. There are regular bus transfers from the ferry terminal to Newcastle city centre, dropping off at Bewick Street opposite the Central Station. Taxis are also available outside the terminal.

The nearest Metro station is Percy Main, which is about a 20-minute walk from the terminal. The journey into the city centre takes around 20 minutes.