International Student Experience

Feel welcome at Newcastle University

We offer a free ‘Meet and Greet’ service for our international students. We'll welcome you at Newcastle International Airport and arrange transportation to your accommodation.

We've also made changes on campus to ensure that you are safe when travelling around the University.

Find out more about the changes we've made on campus

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.

International Welcome Week

We will send you your pre-arrival information once you have a place at Newcastle.

You will receive an invitation to our International Welcome in September. If you are arriving in January we also have a January arrivals International Welcome too.

We also have special events and services for international students. This is to make sure that you settle into life in Newcastle, including:

information sessions about being a new student at Newcastle
social activities to help you meet other students
our Meet and Greet Service from Newcastle International Airport

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.