Welcome to Newcastle
We are a world-class Russell Group university with a thriving international community. We have students from over 130 different countries.
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 your country that we accept for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages at Newcastle. If you are unable to locate your country, this does not mean that we do not accept your qualifications.
We have dedicated teams who can help. Please email us and we can provide you with clarification surrounding the qualification equivalencies.
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
Societies
You will have the opportunity to build relationships with other students from around the world. We have over 200 societies and sports clubs that you can join.
The International Society brings together students of different nationalities. This can help you to settle into the local environment and promotes cultural diversity on our campus.
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
Careers
Our students
Orian from Hong Kong
Mechanical Engineering BEng
My engineering degree at Newcastle is a good balance of solid theory and practical application.
John from India
Geospatial Surveying and Mapping BEng
My course focuses on land and marine surveying applications. What sets the University apart in this area are the dedicated labs.
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.
Lukman from Nigeria
Mechanical and Systems Engineering PhD
Newcastle University really welcomes international students. It’s clear that the institution strongly values inclusion and diversity.
Madiha from India
English Literature with Creative Writing BA
The application process was straightforward and I felt very supported by the University throughout.
Jasmine from Malaysia
Dietetics MDiet
Newcastle feels like somewhere between a big city and a small town.
Hana from Czechia
International Business Management BSc
I’m not sure what I want to do in the future, being able to study lots of different modules is giving me the chance to explore all the possibilities.
Bernardo from Brazil
Law PhD
I am deeply passionate about the RED (Researcher Education and Development) programme - it has been an integral part of my PhD journey.
Aytach from Azerbaijan
Media and Public Relations MA
There is so much I enjoy about my course: the modules, practical tasks and assignments.