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Investing in Excellence

Newcastle University is one of the most popular universities in the UK with over 18,000 students. In the latest National Student Survey, the overwhelming majority of our final-year students were happy with the quality of their study experience. Students rated the University particularly highly in areas such as teaching quality and learning resources.

This was reflected in our most recent subject-specific reviews carried out by the QAA, when Newcastle achieved an average of 22 out of 24 in all subjects assessed.

At Newcastle you can choose from over 200 undergraduate degrees including subjects in arts, social sciences, business and law, medical sciences, physical sciences and engineering. Many of these degree programmes offer students the option of studying abroad or a year working in industry, giving our students diverse and transferable skills. Our graduates are in demand and have higher than the national average starting salaries and graduate employability rates.

There is continuous investment in facilities and the student experience at Newcastle University. We have partnered with the city council to acquire a further 14.4 acres of city centre land, representing an investment of £33million. This will become ‘Science City,’ creating exciting new teaching and research facilities, as well as more jobs and opportunities for graduates.

The University is also investing in recreational facilities, with the opening of a £5.5 million Sports Centre. This houses a state-of-the-art gym, several sports halls and is the home to 44 sports clubs, offering everything from lacrosse to tae-kwon-do at a range of competitive and non-competitive levels. Students at Newcastle University benefit from seven bars, a large music venue and a number of shops and support services, all situated in a dedicated Union Society building on campus.

Newcastle University’s mission is to be part of the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. The University is an integral part of the city and region, and students quickly feel at home here.

Making the most of Uni life

Of course there’s so much more to being a Newcastle student than studying! If you really want to make the most of your time at University, then take advantage of the huge range of opportunities on offer to improve your skills, including our award-winning Careers Service. At Newcastle, many of the opportunities available are promoted to students through ncl+. It focuses on offering you more, meaning it’s never been easier to try new things, develop new skills and have a great time. It’s the first step to making your degree something really special and making your time at University memorable.

Students can get involved with anything from running recycling schemes to helping out at drop-in centres for the homeless with SCAN (Student Community Action Newcastle). With Students into Schools, Colleges, Community, you can work voluntarily with numerous projects, and also get the chance to gain academic credit in exchange for all your hard work. Enterprising students can harness their abilities through the University’s new Enterprise Centre. The Centre aims to turn students’ business ideas into reality and since it’s an accredited centre of excellence you’ll get the very best support with your venture.

Newcastle’s Buzzing!

You’ve all heard the rumours about Newcastle’s legendary nightlife. But do you know what else is going on in Newcastle? The city is alive with opportunity and innovation –there has never been a better time to be a student in the city. Newcastle and the North East have changed considerably over the last decade, and will only keep on getting better!  Recent developments including award-winning landmarks such as the stunning ‘blinking eye’ Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Baltic: Centre for Contemporary Art and the awe-inspiring Sage Gateshead Music Centre are not only great for the city; they’re fantastic for Newcastle students as well. With free entry it’s easy to access what the city has to offer on a student budget.

Newcastle is compact and easy to get around, with an excellent transport system both around the city and linking other national and international destinations, making it lessdaunting than other big cities. Newcastle’s close proximity to the countryside and coast, and low cost of living, also mean it’s easy to experience both metropolitan and rural areas without travelling far or paying too much. You really couldn’t get better value for money.

At Newcastle there’s something on offer to suit every student and loads of support to help you get ahead. So get involved and enjoy the experience! For prospective students aspiring to study at a world-class university, located in the heart of one of Britain’s most culturally rich cities, Newcastle University is the place to be.

University of Newcastle upon Tyne

For further information, please contact us on:
Telephone: 0191 222 5594
Email: enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate