NEWCASTLE, UK

Brief information

According to AbbreviationFinder, Newcastle University is a modern state university with a long tradition that dates back to the 19th century when a School of Medicine and Surgery was founded, from which, after a long development, today’s university emerged.

It has long been one of the top 24 universities in the UK, grouped together in the Russel Group. It was ranked 17th out of 122 universities in the UK in the Sunday Times 2013 University Guide and was awarded a full five QS stars, the highest rating, in 2021. In the QS World University Ranking In 2022, Newcastle University, which is internationally renowned for its excellent research and teaching, once again made it into the top 150 worldwide. With a commitment to academic excellence, Newcastle University aims to play a leading role in the economic, social and cultural development of northern England. That is why both research and teaching are at a particularly high level. your internationality makes the university an attractive destination for students who want to study abroad, as this gives them an optimal basis for their later professional career. Both undergraduate and graduate, they have the opportunity to pursue courses in subjects such as Arts, Business, Law, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, and many others. Language courses and preparatory courses are also part of the extensive range of courses.

• Newcastle University website

University facts

Year of foundation: 1834

Type of university: State university

Number of Students: Total 21400, 15800 Undergraduate, 4200 Postgraduate, International 1800

Accreditations:

• AMBA (Association of MBAs)
• EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System)
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

Academic year:

The academic year at Newcastle University is divided into three terms.

Study programs

• postgraduate studies
• bachelor’s degree
• LLM
• Master’s degree
• MBA
• promotion

At Newcastle University, students have the opportunity to pursue a postgraduate course. These courses conclude with a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or Graduate Diploma.

They are offered in all kinds of areas, including, for example, Accounting and Finance, Biological Sciences, Dental Sciences, Geochemistry, Marine Sciences, Engineering, Music and many others. As a rule, they are used to specialize in an area or to expand existing knowledge.

Graduate Diplomas last nine to twelve months, Postgraduate Certificates six to twelve months and Postgraduate Diplomas seven to twelve months. Some of the courses are exceptions.

• Postgraduate courses from Newcastle University

Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the course. The following link provides more detailed information.

• Tuition Fees at Newcastle University

Requirements

The academic requirements vary depending on the course. In general, however, you must have a first academic degree to study in the postgraduate field.

The language requirements also vary and must be proven with a minimum number of points in a standardized language test such as the IELTS.

The language skills can be proven by one of the following test results or documents:

	postgraduate
IELTS	6.5

• Newcastle University Application Requirements

Degrees/Courses

Studies/courses in English

• Graduate Diploma in Chemical and Process Engineering
• Graduate Diploma in Finance, Accounting and Business
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Implant Dentistry
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research – Ageing
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Research – Leadership
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Transplantation
• Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring for Teacher Development
• Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Writing
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education – Primary
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education – Secondary
• Postgraduate Certificate in Evidence Based Practice in Communication Disorders
• Postgraduate Certificate in Heritage Management and Tourism
• Postgraduate Certificate in Innovative Pedagogy and Curriculum
• Postgraduate Certificate in Local and Regional Development
• Postgraduate Certificate in Low Intensity Psychological Therapies
• Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Technology
• Postgraduate Certificate in Marine Technology Education Consortium
• Postgraduate Certificate in Museum Studies
• Postgraduate Certificate in Oncology / Palliative Care/ Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Postgraduate Certificate in Pipeline Engineering
• Postgraduate Certificate in Power Distribution Engineering
• Postgraduate Certificate in Public Health and Health Services Research
• Postgraduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Enterprise and Management
• Postgraduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Flexible Training Program
• Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training
• Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare
• Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Process Control
• Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice and Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Art Museum and Gallery Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clean Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Linguistics and Evidence Based Practice
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research – Aging
• Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research – Leadership
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation in Dentistry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence Based Practice in Communication Disorders
• Postgraduate Diploma in Flood Risk Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management and Tourism
• Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Studies – Education and Interpretation
• Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Studies – Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in High Intensity Psychological Therapies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Quality Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in International Marine Environmental Consultancy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Local and Regional Development
• Postgraduate Diploma in Major Program Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Business Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Marine Technology Education Consortium
• Postgraduate Diploma in Museum Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Music
• Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology / Palliative Care/ Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Postgraduate Diploma in Pipeline Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Power Distribution Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Process Automation
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health and Health Services Research
• Postgraduate Diploma in Renewable Energy Enterprise and Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Renewable Energy Flexible Training Programs
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sociolinguistics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Spatial Planning
• Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Chemical Engineering
• Postgraduate Diploma in Town Planning
• Post Graduate Diploma in Transport
• Post Graduate Diploma in Tropical Coastal Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Urban Design

Campus

Newcastle University is located on a 50 acre campus in the heart of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, so all places of interest are easily accessible. Other large cities such as York, Edinburgh or Manchester can be reached within a relatively short time by bus or train.

The campus is one of the most attractive university locations in the country and houses all kinds of facilities that students need. People from outside are also regularly welcomed on campus. Here you can attend cultural events for free or visit museums, theaters or galleries, of which there are quite a number.

Some degree programs in medicine and engineering are also offered at branch locations in Malaysia and Singapore.

• Newcastle University campus maps

Housing

Students can choose to live in a variety of accommodation close to Newcastle University.

The following accommodation options are available:

• student residence
• Apartments on campus

The college town of Newcastle

Newcastle, which is actually an abbreviation of Newcastle upon Tyne because it lies on the River Tyne, is a city of over 270,000 people in north-east England.

The origin of the city lies in a castle built in 1080; later it became one of the most important wool trading centers in the country and then a coal mining area. Today, the city is considered an important economic and cultural center and has gained a good reputation, especially in relation to its nightlife.

Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Newcastle has a slightly milder climate than similarly situated cities and, due to its proximity to the North Pennines, rain is relatively rare. The city still has features from the Middle Ages, some of which can only be explored on foot. Otherwise, the recently restored centre, named Grainger Town after its builder, is neoclassical in style and dates from the 19th century. Many parks and green spaces are also part of the cityscape. In April 2007, Newcastle was even voted “Best City in the North” by readers of the Daily Telegraph, beating other large cities such as Liverpool and Manchester.

On the Tyne River, on the other side of which lies the city of Gateshead, there is a lot of public life, because there have been many office buildings, squares, bars and restaurants here for some time. Together with Gateshead, Newcastle forms the cultural center of north-east England with this quayside and its connecting bridges such as the Tyne Bridge over the Tyne River. For shopping there is Eldon Square Shopping Centre, which is the city’s largest shopping centre, but there are also plenty of other shops such as Northumberland Street in the city centre.

As already mentioned, Newcastle is notorious for its nightlife. Especially bachelorette and bachelorette parties (“stag and hen parties”) often take place here. Newcastle was in the top ten nightlife locations by BBC News in 2007 and The Rough Guide to Britain even named it the number one tourist attraction in Britain. But also cultural sights are not neglected; there’s the venerable Theater Royal on Gray Street, which has been home to the Royal Shakespeare Company and West End Musicals for over 25 years. Festivals and fairs also take place throughout the year, as do music and art events. Culture enthusiasts can also visit one of the numerous galleries or one of the museums.