INTO Newcastle University Pathways 2018-19

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| 11 10 |INTO Newcastle University 2018–2019
Discover Newcastle
Fun, friendly and affordable, Newcastle has a reputation
as one of the UK’s favourite student cities. Come and
discover the best places to eat, drink and relax!
Read Natali’s story about
life in Newcastle:
NewcastleForStudents
INTO Centre and Newcastle University
Located in the middle of this compact city, you’ll
never be far from the action. Shops, restaurants
and bars are just moments away from where
you’ll be studying. Also nearby on campus
is the Hatton Gallery and the Great North
Museum − why not check out an exhibition
between classes.
Shopping
Over 600 shops in the city centre, including the
UK’s largest city-centre based shopping centre,
Eldon Square, just a five-minute walk from the
campus. You’ll also find independent boutiques
in the High Bridge Quarter, and designer names
around the Monument.
St James’ Park
The home of Premier League football club
Newcastle United is not far from the campus.
There are also many other places to watch
live sport including athletics at Gateshead
International Stadium, and rugby team
Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.
Quayside
Along the banks of the river, this bustling area
is packed with cafés, bars, restaurants and a
vibrant Sunday market.
Chinatown
Home to many Chinese restaurants and
supermarkets, you’ll also find lots of
international cuisine and fresh food
markets in the city.
Sage Gateshead
See everything from classical to indie music by
world-renowned artists here. If you enjoy going
to gigs, our blog uncovers the five best music
venues in Newcastle:
BALTIC
An impressive building showcasing
contemporary art. You’ll have plenty of other
opportunities to soak up world-class culture,
with theatres, museums and art galleries across
the city and on campus too.
Newcastle’s top five
1 Vibrant social scene
Clubs, bars, comedy nights, late night
cafés and more to keep you entertained.
2 Ideally located
Great transport connections, including bus, train, plane and
ferry, make it easy to explore the UK and further afield.
3 Perfect size
A big city in a small space, you’ll
never be far from the action.
4 Fun and friendly
Welcoming, student-focused and
safe, you’ll feel right at home here.
5 Multicultural
Join a community of more than 6,500
international students from over 120 countries.
“Newcastle is a great place to study
– you’ll feel instantly at home here.
I’m having so much fun getting to
know the city.”
Kezia Charissa, Indonesia
Completed International Foundation
and progressed to Combined Honours
at Newcastle University
No.1
happiest UK city
(Flash Eurobarometer Survey,
The European Commission, February 2016)