International Student Experience

Discover more about studying and living in Newcastle.

Feel welcome at Newcastle University

Welcome to everyone joining us in September 2026, we are looking forward to everyone who is joining us on campus.

Below you can find out more about arriving in Newcastle, including how to book our free airport meet and greet service, how to request a late start if you are worried that you might not be able to make it to Newcastle in time for the start of your studies and lots of other useful information.

Pre-departure webinars

We held a series of pre-departure webinars for students joining us in 2026.

Whether you would like a reminder of what was covered, or you weren't able to make the live sessions, the presentation can be downloaded here: Pre-departure Webinar Presentation 2026

Need help?

If you need any additional help, please email us at international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk

Our campus

Our single site, city-centre campus is a beautiful place to learn and socialise, just minutes away from the heart of the action in the city.

Our campus is beautiful, with green spaces and a blend of historic and modern architecture.

It is perfectly situated less than two minutes' walk away from the hustle and bustle of the main city centre shopping area.

Campus tours

Campus tours are a great way to see the campus and facilities. They run from May until November. Bookings open in the spring. Campus tours are also usually available during the September and January International Welcome weeks.

View our campus tours.

Other ways to discover our campus

Open Days

There's no better way to get a feel for Newcastle University than to come and visit our campus. We run undergraduate and postgraduate events on campus, internationally and virtually throughout the year.

Online content

View our virtual tours and videos of the city and campus to give you an idea of what study life in Newcastle is like.

Our International Parent's Guide explains our commitments to our international students. We believe in a strong partnership between our university, our students and their international families. As your child embarks on this exciting experience, your support is invaluable.

Find more information about preparing to come to Newcastle

City

Fun, friendly and affordable, Newcastle is a small city with a big personality.

It has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the UK's favourite student cities. Our students also enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.

It's the cosmopolitan capital of the North East and has the University at the heart of the city.

One in six people in Newcastle is a student, helping create the city's vibrant social scene.

Discover the North East of England

International students living in Newcastle enjoy the mix of:

city life: shops, theatres, bars and restaurants a few minutes' walk from the campus
the coast: beaches and coastal walks are just 25 minutes away by Metro
stunning countryside: discover beauty away from the city lights, with various World Heritage sites on your doorstep

Arriving in Newcastle

Starting university is an exciting time, especially if you're studying in a different country. We will give you help and advice so that your journey here is as simple as possible.

Find out more and sign up for our free airport meet and greet service: Airport Meet and Greet for International Students | Student Welcome | Newcastle University
Find out more about events planned at the beginning of term as part of International Welcome Week: Welcome Events | Newcastle University | Newcastle University

Late arrivals

It is important that you arrive on time to ensure you don’t miss any important induction or teaching and assessment activities. However, if you are and are going to be late due to delays caused by issues such as immigration or travel delays, arrival up until Monday 12 October 2026 may be possible depending on your degree programme and subject to approval.

To seek approval for a late arrival please submit this form. We will contact you within 2 working days to update you on your request. 

Students can still complete their registration if necessary after they arrive, but they must be able to attend classes from the latest arrival date approved by the University.

Accommodation

There are various accommodation options in University-owned and managed sites, and also privately across the city.

Explore the range of living options available to you as a student at Newcastle to make you feel at home.

Find out about our secure and reasonably priced accommodation.

Student safety

Newcastle is a very student-friendly city, with accessible public transport and a strong focus on maintaining a safe and vibrant city centre. To ensure you enjoy a secure and supportive time on campus, we have:

cross-campus CCTV
a SafeZone app
24-hour porters at halls of residence
security staff on duty across campus at all time

During registration you will get a contact card with out-of-hours emergency contact numbers. Student Wellbeing also publishes an emergency contacts list.