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UoN University at newcastle.edu.au

2024 Ranking and Overview

country rank  21
world rank  502

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Overview

Founded in 1965, The University of Newcastle is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Callaghan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), New South Wales. This institution also has branch campuses in Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore and Sydney. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, The University of Newcastle (UoN) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. The University of Newcastle (UoN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 59-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Australian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UoN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The University of Newcastle's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of Newcastle's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Newcastle' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

The University of Newcastle's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Profile

Name
Acronym UoN
Founded 1965 Origins date back to 1951
Motto I look ahead
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n.a.; please submit an official The University of Newcastle general video presentation.

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Campus Location

Address University Drive
Callaghan
2308 New South Wales
Australia
The University of Newcastle Phone Number +61 (0)2 4921 5000
The University of Newcastle Fax Number +61 (0)2 4985 4200
Other locations Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore and Sydney

The University of Newcastle's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View

Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The University of Newcastle's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Newcastle's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

Click here to explore a list of or, if not available yet, search for them with our powered by Google. We are constantly adding university programs and courses worldwide with the help of university representatives.

You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The University of Newcastle's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The University of Newcastle.

: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
5,000-7,499 US$
(4,555-6,830 Euro)
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic The University of Newcastle's admission information.

The University of Newcastle's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The University of Newcastle's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The University of Newcastle a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of Newcastle's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


The University of Newcastle's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

The University of Newcastle has more than 4300 international students.

The University of Newcastle's Admission Office Admission Office

Student Services Building, University Drive
Callaghan 2308
(0)2 9215 0000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The University of Newcastle.

The University of Newcastle's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of Newcastle has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


The University of Newcastle's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 800-899 academic employees (Faculty).


The University of Newcastle's Control Type Control Type

The University of Newcastle is a public higher education institution.


The University of Newcastle's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of Newcastle is a non-profit higher education institution.


The University of Newcastle's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


The University of Newcastle's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The University of Newcastle does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Newcastle's main facilities:


The University of Newcastle's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit The University of Newcastle's Library


The University of Newcastle's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


The University of Newcastle's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Newcastle's main services:


The University of Newcastle's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

The University of Newcastle's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

The University of Newcastle's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


The University of Newcastle's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

The University of Newcastle's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The University of Newcastle's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of Newcastle is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1964


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Newcastle's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Newcastle's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Australia
  • Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the The University of Newcastle 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some The University of Newcastle's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

The University of Newcastle's Facebook page review The University of Newcastle's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

The University of Newcastle's X (formerly Twitter) page review The University of Newcastle's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

The University of Newcastle's YouTube channel review The University of Newcastle's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

The University of Newcastle's Instagram page review The University of Newcastle's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

The University of Newcastle's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

The University of Newcastle's official TikTok channel

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.

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