Newcastle University
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Website: Newcastle University; see information for exchange students
Language of instruction: English
Terms: Fall semester (September - January) // Spring semester (January - June)
Highlights
- The city of Newcastle boasts a rich history and heritage, providing students with a culturally enriching experience.
- The city's impressive transport connections make it convenient for students to explore beyond the university and city limits.
- Newcastle showcases a blend of traditional and contemporary architecture, creating a visually dynamic atmosphere.
- Newcastle University provides various support services, including an award-winning Student Wellbeing Service, Library, and Careers Guidance Service.
- Students have the freedom to choose modules that align with their preferences and academic goals.
- The International Welcome events and activities, along with opportunities to volunteer on campus and in the community, ensure a vibrant and engaging experience.
- With 165 sports and social clubs and societies, students have a wide range of options to pursue their interests and hobbies.
- Newcastle University celebrates diversity, fostering an inclusive community that embraces students from various backgrounds.
- For sports enthusiasts, the university provides access to world-class sporting facilities, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
Accessibility
- The Newcastle Student Health and Wellbeing Service is made up of a team of specialist practitioners to provide information, advice, and guidance on disability issues, and to facilitate access to study for students sharing information about a disability.
- Please contact disabilityadvisor@newcastle.ac.uk to discuss your support needs.
Areas of study
- Science, Agriculture and Engineering
- Architecture, Planning and Landscape
- Arts and Cultures
- Business School Undergraduate
- Business School Postgraduate
- Education, Communication and Language Sciences
- English Literature, Language and Linguistics
- Geography, Politics and Sociology
- History, Classics and Archaeology
- Law
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy and Religion, Philosophy and Ethics and British Culture
- Pre-Med
- Computing
- Engineering
- Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
- Natural and Environmental Sciences
See Newcastle University Full Module Catalogue for a full list of courses available.
Housing
- On-campus housing: Guaranteed
- Accomodation is guaranteed for full-year exchange students (2 terms)
- A new city-centre student accomodation provides Newcastle with improved accomodation for single term students but this is not guaranteed.
- Off-campus housing: Available but very limited
- Off-campus housing is difficult to find but the Newcastle Student's Union has created this helpful website with resources and explanations.
Medical Insurance, Immigration & Arrival
Visa:
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If you are going to Newcastle to study for one semester only, you may need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa before you travel to the UK. Most international students going to Newcastle to study for one academic year will require a Student visa.
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You can check if you need a visa on the UK government website. You should carefully check what you need and research the cost, requirements, and timescales.
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You can get advice and guidance on your UK student visa, and information on what you need to do when you arrive, from Newcastle's Visa Support Team.
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If your exchane application is accepted by Newcastle, their Global Opportunities team will send you an acceptance letter that you will use to apply for a visa.
How to apply
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