Northumbria University Newcastle
Northumbria University Newcastle
Ranked 53rd overall in the world and 7th in the UK (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
Northumbria University, Newcastle is a research-intensive institution that transforms potential into success, regionally, nationally, and globally. Located in the vibrant heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, one of the UK’s most affordable student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2025), Northumbria was named Modern University of the Year by The Times Good University Guide 2025 and ranks among the World’s Top 100 Young Universities (Times Higher Education 2024).
Home to students from over 140 countries, Northumbria offers a truly international learning experience through global partnerships and industry collaborations. Its professionally accredited undergraduate programmes combine cutting-edge research with real-world experience, empowering you to think critically, gain independence, and build valuable skills for your future career.
At Northumbria, your money goes further, your opportunities grow wider, and your future shines brighter. Join the university and unlock your potential in one of the UK’s most exciting university cities.
By completing the NCUK International Foundation Year at UFC, students can progress to Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK or to Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA)-Northumbria University in Qatar, depending on their chosen pathway.
Life at Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle is regularly recognised as one of the best student cities in the UK. You are about to begin an exciting chapter in a new place with new people. With more than 100,000 students across the North East, the city is an ideal setting to start your student journey. Northumbria University offers modern facilities and a wide range of courses, all set within a cosmopolitan city with a lively student community.
The Students Union creates a strong social hub at the centre of the City Campus, with a wide mix of clubs and societies to join. With thousands of students choosing Northumbria, you will easily find people who share your interests and those who are ready to try something new. If you enjoy sport at any level, this is the right place. You can join Team Northumbria or explore a new sport using top class facilities, including the thirty million pound Sport Central complex.
You can also expand your student experience through the university’s global partnerships, whether by taking part in a summer programme abroad or completing a portion of your studies in another country.
From your first year to your final year and even after you graduate, Northumbria University’s careers service, Graduate Futures, will support you at every stage. The university is ranked among the top fifteen in the UK for career prospects in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025, showing its commitment to helping you achieve your goals, strengthen your skills and shape your future.
You will have access to confidential one to one guidance that helps you clarify your career direction, improve your employability and prepare strong applications. Students can also use JobsOnline to find part time work and volunteer roles that build valuable experience. The platform lists thousands of opportunities, including graduate roles and internships across the North East, the wider UK and beyond.
You will also have plenty of chances to meet employers through regular employer visits and careers fairs held throughout the year.
At Northumbria, everything feels close and manageable. Newcastle is ranked among the top ten most affordable cities in the UK in the QS Best Student Cities 2025 list, making it an excellent choice for university life. The city offers a lower cost of living than many other parts of the UK, and combines vibrant culture, a strong student community and a budget friendly lifestyle with real value for money.
The university will help you plan with confidence, from understanding average monthly living costs to using practical tips for managing your budget. You will also find links to useful tools and resources designed to support your financial wellbeing throughout your time at Northumbria.
There is always something to explore, whether you are visiting cafes, restaurants or local landmarks. A short trip away is Tynemouth, recently named the coolest seaside town by Time magazine, where you can enjoy the beach and even try surfing. Northumberland’s countryside is also nearby, offering scenic hikes and wide open landscapes for weekend escapes.
All international students who come to study at Northumbria University are welcomed warmly on campus. Whether you are new to the UK or have lived here before, you will have support with many of the practical issues you may face.
To help you settle in, the Welfare, Immigration and Funding Advisers offer free and confidential guidance on:
- Working in the UK as an international student
- Student finance matters
- Opening a bank account
- Driving in the UK
- Registering with the police
- Inviting friends or family to visit the UK
- Registering with a local doctor or dentist and other daily life needs
- Travelling outside the UK
- What to do if you lose your passport or visa
- Other passport, visa or BRP issues
The university also offers a Meet and Greet service for new students. Staff will meet you at Newcastle Airport and help you travel to your accommodation.
International parents supporting their child can refer to the International Parents Guide for more information.
Live on campus and enjoy the full student experience. You can choose from modern ensuite rooms or more traditional style accommodation and find a place that feels like home while building friendships that will last. Weekly costs range from 100 to 185 pounds, with eleven accommodation options located within a twenty minute walk of the main campus.
All residences are fully furnished and include onsite laundry facilities, along with social spaces where you can relax with friends. Three locations also offer an onsite gym included in the rent. Trinity Square, Quay Point and Portland Green.
You can explore accommodation from anywhere in the world through virtual tours of selected residences. View ensuite rooms, studios, shared spaces and facilities before you arrive so you can choose the right home for your time at Northumbria.
Northumbria University gives students access to excellent facilities for study, research and leisure. Major investment in recent years has created modern spaces set within a lively city environment. The university is ranked in the top ten in the UK and is the highest rated university in the North East for sustainability in the People and Planet University League 2024 to 2025.
Ranked twentieth for Facilities in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025, the university offers modern laboratories, workshops, CAD suites, media labs and contemporary classrooms with the IT resources students need for a strong learning experience. The twenty four hour library gives round the clock access to study spaces and has held the UK Customer Service Excellence standard since 2010.
Outside academic life, Northumbria Sport supports every level of fitness across its two campuses. Sport Central seats three thousand spectators and includes fitness suites, an Olympic sized swimming pool and indoor courts for basketball and futsal. Outdoor pitches at Coach Lane host football, rugby and hockey.
You can also explore the campus from anywhere through immersive virtual tours and interactive 360 images.
Whether you compete at a high level or simply want to stay fit, Northumbria Sport supports every student at the university. There are thirty seven Student Sport Clubs, offering something for beginners as well as teams that compete in BUCS events.
Most activity is based at Sport Central, a thirty million pound facility that gives students, staff and the public access to excellent sports spaces and services. The university also runs Coach Lane Sports Ground, which includes both artificial and grass pitches for football, rugby, hockey and other outdoor sports.
The fitness suite includes strength machines, free weights, HIIT cardio equipment, cardiovascular machines and a large group training area. Sport Central also has an Olympic sized swimming pool with a sauna and steam room, using UV filtration to reduce chemicals and improve the swimming experience.
The complex features a full sized basketball court and courts for five a side football, netball and futsal. The Main Arena seats three thousand spectators and can be divided into three courts for netball, basketball, volleyball and badminton. With these facilities on campus, staying active at university becomes simple and enjoyable.
Northumbria University’s commitment to sustainability is central to its strategy. It is ranked in the top ten in the UK and is the highest rated university in the North East for sustainability in the People and Planet University League 2024 to 2025.
The University Strategy highlights its aim to maximise its contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through research, teaching, operations and campus activity. Northumbria is ranked top five in the world for SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production, and in the top twenty five globally for SDG 15 Life on Land and SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025. The university is also a signatory of the SDG Accord and continues to expand its sustainability initiatives. Its Environmental Sustainability Policy sets out how it works to reduce the impact of its activities on the wider environment.
You can view the latest Annual Sustainability Report and explore more of the university’s work in tackling climate change.
RANKING
Modern University of the Year 2025 (The Times Good University Guide 2025)
Ranked 53rd overall in the world and 7th in the UK (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
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