Why Choose Newcastle University?
Seek out life-changing experiences, forge lasting friendships and create memories for life with us. Study, live and grow at our safe city-centre campus in the heart of Newcastle.
Study at a world top 130 university
We believe in excellence: in our research; in our teaching; in our community.
A world top 130 university (QS World University Rankings 2025), we’re a founding member of the UK’s Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive universities.
A world top 60 university for sustainable development (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025), we’re working to build a better world.
Ranked 15th in the UK for Global Research Power (Research Excellence Framework 2021), we’re pioneering discoveries in:
- ageing and health
- data
- cities
- energy and sustainability
- culture and creative arts
A richly inclusive, multicultural campus, we’re home to 29,000 students from over 135 countries.
Believe in excellence with us. Make Newcastle yours.
Build your future with us
Our Education for life 2030+ strategy will support you to achieve your learning and career ambitions.
Our world-leading research, industry connections and best teaching practice will be at the heart of your degree experience.
Our Careers Service will support you to shape your future, both while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.
We’ll prepare you for life after your degree through work experience, study abroad, part-time and graduate job opportunities and much more.
How we’ll support you
You’ll be connected to a network of support through our Student Services hub.
Through dedicated teams you’ll access the expert advice, information and care you need, including:
- health and wellbeing
- academic support
- student finance
- visa and immigration advice
- disability and specialist support
- faith and spirituality
Make Newcastle your home
You’ll live in a world top 40 student city that’s also one of the most affordable in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2025).
Within walking distance of our safe and beautiful city-centre campus, you’ll find a city that’s friendly, exciting and cosmopolitan
You’ll explore Newcastle’s food scene, influenced by cultures from around the globe. You’ll discover the:
- arts and music venues
- clubs and bars that bring our city to life, by day and by night
You’ll relax in glorious green spaces, go shopping with friends, or experience Newcastle’s rich history.
There’s top-class sport to enjoy too; we’re home to Premier League Football Club Newcastle United.