India
We are a world-class Russell Group university with a thriving international community. We have students from over 130 different countries, including more than 600 from India.
Supporting you
We'll support you every step of the way by providing:
- advice on visa applications
- guaranteed accommodation for new students, for one year (subject to certain conditions)
- airport meet and greet service
- International welcome to help you make friends
We are here to help you understand the fees and finances needed for your study. We can also help you with academic and English language support.
You can visit our Student Services every weekday. We also have 24 hour support through our website.
Newcastle University International Study Centre
Newcastle University International Study Centre courses are taught on our campus. They help to prepare you for studying with us if you don't meet the English language requirement. Learn more about our courses here.
Our global partnerships
Newcastle University works closely with a broad range of institutional partners around the world. To view our region specific partnerships please visit our Global pages.
Newcastle University and NCUK
Newcastle University is proud to be an NCUK University partner, welcoming students who have successfully completed the NCUK International Foundation year as a recognised pathway to our degree programmes. Further information can be found on their website.
Entry requirements
Find out the qualifications from India that we accept for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages at Newcastle.
Some of our undergraduate courses may also have subject specific requirements. Please check the applicable course page.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
General entry requirements
Find out what applicable A Level, International Baccalaureate or Degree results you need by visiting our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages.
English language and visa requirements
If your first language isn't English you will generally need an IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent, to study at Newcastle University. Some courses have different requirements, so please check the course you want to study.
Scholarships and bursaries
Each year, we invest in scholarship schemes to support new eligible students to study with us. We’ll help guide you through the options available for you to consider including:
- partial and full scholarship awards
- subject-specific scholarships
- external funding opportunities
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - Undergraduate (2026)
We are pleased to offer Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship awards for outstanding applicants who apply for full-time undergraduate study at Newcastle University.
Value of award
- £7,000 tuition fees awards
Start date and duration
- September 2026 for the full duration of the degree programme
Application closing date
- There is no closing date for this scholarship. Eligible applications will be considered throughout the year.
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - Postgraduate (2026)
Newcastle University is pleased to offer Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships to assist international students to study a postgraduate Master’s degree.
Value of award
- £8,000 tuition fee awards
Start date and duration
- September 2026 for the duration of your course
Application closing date
- Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle; early course applications are therefore encouraged.
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships - Postgraduate (2026 entry)
Newcastle University is pleased to offer 30 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) for outstanding international applicants who apply to commence full-time Master’s studies on an eligible programme.
Value of award
- Up to 50% off tuition fees
Start date and duration
- September 2026 for the full duration of the degree programme
Application closing date
- 26 February 2026
- 26 May 2026
Newcastle - India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship (2026 entry)
Newcastle University is pleased to offer Newcastle – India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship awards for applicants from India who apply to commence full-time, one-year Master’s studies on an eligible programme.
Applications are open until 6 June 2026.
Cost of living
Newcastle upon Tyne is a budget-friendly city for international students, compared to other UK cities.
*Costs are approximate. Compiled from Numbeo.com December 2024.
Cappuccino
Newcastle £3.25
London £3.59
Monthly travel
Newcastle £65.11
London £200
Monthly Gym Membership
Newcastle £26.42
London £47.98
Undergraduate transfer
If you are interested in applying for a transfer to Newcastle University, please email us with your course choice for more information.
Please note that:
- we are only able to accept transfer requests into the second year of an undergraduate degree
- not all courses are eligible for transfer requests
- we do not offer top-up courses at our university
Education agents
Education agents can help you find the right university and assist you with:
- applying for a course
- visas
- accommodation
- travel
- and more
We have excellent relationships with education agents from India. . They can provide further information and assist you with the submission of your application to Newcastle University. Our contacts are listed below.
List of education agents
- Address: 505-509, 5th Floor, Ansal Tower, 38 Nehru Place, New Delhi India
- Tel: +91 11 4333 4444;:+91 9958796261: +91 84484 46609
- Email: enquiry@aecoverseas.com
- Other offices: Hyderabad, Kanpur, Raipur, Pune and Noida
- Address: Park Centra, Unit No. 005 Ground Floor, BPTP, Sector 30, Gurugram, Haryana 122001
- Email: info.del@aeccglobal.com
- Other offices: Ahmedabad, Anand, Banaglore, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Kochi, Ludhiana, Pune, Surat, Vadodara, Vijayawada and Vizag
Edwise Overseas Education Consultants
- Address: 2 Jer Mahal, Ground Floor, Kalbadevi Road, Dhobi Talao Junction, Opp Metro Cinema, 400 002 Mumbai
- Tel: 0091 22 2200 3338; 0091 22 4081 3333
- Email: mumbai@edwiseinternational.com
- Other offices: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Trivandrum, Vadodara, and Vizag
- Address: 6/15, Patel Nagar, Near Patel Nagar Metro Station, New Delhi 110008
- Tel: 0091 11 4505 0811
- Email: delhi@fateheducation.com
- Other offices: Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Mumbai
- Address: 316 Chander Mukhi, 1st Floor, Ramnath Goenka Marg, Behind Trident and Oberoi Hotels, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400021
- Tel: 0+91 22 4322 2333
- Email: info@geebeeworld.com
- Other offices: Angamaly, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Dasuya, Ghaziabad, Goa, Gurugram, Hoshiarpur, Indore Jammu, Kannur, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Ludhiana, Mavelikkara, Moga, Mukerian, Mumbai, Navsari, Noida, Pala, Patiala, Pune, Surat, Shimla, Tanda, Thiruvananthapuram, Thodupuzha, Thrissur, Vizag, Warangal.
- Address: HS-27 2nd Floor, Kailash Colony, Main Market, 110048 New Delhi
- Tel: +91 11 4714 1414;
- Email: info@global-opportunities.net
- Other offices: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bangalore, Batala, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, Mumbai, Patiala, Pune, and Visakhapatnam
IDP International Education Specialists
- Address: 2nd Floor, 61, Chimes Building, Sector - 44 Gurgaon, Haryana -122003
- Tel: +9 11 2444 11888
- Email: info.gurgaon@idp.com
- Other offices: Amritsar, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Batala, Bathinda, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gurgaon, Gunter, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Kochi, Ludhiana, Lucknow, Mangalore, Moga, Mohali, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Noida, Patiala, Pune, Surat, Trivandrum, Vijayawada, Vadodara Vizag, Moga and Patiala and more
KC Overseas Education Private Limited
- Address: ‘Krishna’, Plot No. 10/2, I.T. Park, Opp. V.N.I.T, Behind Infotech Tower, Parsodi, Nagpur- 440022, Maharashtra, India
- Tel: (+91) 9860530220
- Email: Ketab@kcoverseas.com
- Other offices: Nagpur (2 offices), Raipur, Jabalpur, Nashik, Pune (2 offices), Bhilai, Bhopal, Goa, Rajkot, Surat, Ahmedabad (2 offices), Rajpura, Visnagar, Kottayam, Namakkal, Pondicherry, Calicut, Madurai, Mysuru, Dehradun, Coimbatore, Chitradurga, Bengaluru, Hyderabad (2 offices), Jaipur, Delhi (2 offices), Noida, Ghaziabad, Patiala, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Karnal, Cochin, Mangalore, Rajahmundry, Anand-Vidyanagar, Jammu, Pathankot, and Nabha.
- Address: 3rd Floor, Plot Number 1-C, Leverage Edu, Raipur Khadar, Sector 126, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201313
- Tel: 1800 57 2000
- Address: Suite 9-13, First Floor, Indra Palace, H Block Middle Circle, Connaught Place, 110 019 New Delhi
- Tel: +91 11 4202 8200
- Email: delhi@studyin-uk.com
- Other offices: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Coimbatore, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Pune, Vijayawada
- Address: 1006 Chiranjiv Towers, 43 Nehru Place, New Delhi - 110019
- Tel: 0091 11 5160 8466; 26478940; 26280600; 26414164/65; 0091 11 4381 1000
- Email: delhi@chopraconsultants.com
- Other offices: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Dehradun, Delhi/NCR, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Trivandrum, Vijayawada
- Additional details of their offices throughout India can be found on their website.
Careers
Contact us
For guidance and information about studying at Newcastle University, then please feel free to get in touch with the India team at india@ncl.ac.uk. We would love to hear from you.
Meet our Regional Team for India
- Preety Bansal - Principal Advisor
- Gabriella Nazareth - Student Recruitment Officer
- Rakshit Karwasra - Student Recruitment Officer
Newcastle University has entered into a services agreement with UK India Business Council India Pvt. Ltd (UKIBC). Under which UKIBC assists Newcastle University with student mobility initiatives and also supports stakeholders with the help of dedicated client service team.
Our students
Shubh from India
MSc Cloud Computing
I chose Newcastle University because of its strong reputation in computing and the vibrant, research-led learning environment.
Aaryan from India
Computer Science BSc
To support my studies, I’ve been awarded a VCIS (Vice Chancellor International Scholarship) worth £4,000. The rest of my fees are self-funded.
Madiha from India
English Literature with Creative Writing BA
The application process was straightforward and I felt very supported by the University throughout.
Akash from India
Business Analytics MSc
I had heard people say postgraduate teaching in the UK is extensively driven by research.
Adwyait from India
Business Analytics MSc
The supportive environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant campus make it the ideal place for personal and academic growth.
Varsha from India
Data Science and AI MSc
Newcastle truly feels like a second home, with its accessibility, vibrant student life and the amazing friends I’ve made along the way.
Navonil from India
Business Administration MBA
The diverse and inclusive environment has made it easy to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Mannik from India
Economics and Finance BSc
I have had opportunities to speak with associates and managing directors in investment banking, which has clarified my vision.
Harsh from India
Computer Game Engineering MSc
I was surprised at the diversity of Newcastle - there are lots of students from all over the world studying here, and it is easy to make friends.