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Newcastle University

country rank  14
world rank  156

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Founded in 1963, the Newcastle University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Newcastle upon Tyne (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North East England. This institution also has a branch campus in Gelang Patah and Singapore. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, Newcastle University (NCL) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational UK higher education institution. Newcastle University (NCL) 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 60-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NCL 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, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

public
Control Type

Entity

non-profit
Entity Type

Size

large-sized
Total Enrollment

Selectivity

not reported
Acceptance rate

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University Identity

Name
Acronym NCL
Founded 1963 Origins date back to 1834
Colours Blue

University Location

Address Kings Gate, Claremont Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU North East England
United Kingdom
Tel +44 (191) 208 6000
Fax +44 (191) 222 6229
Other locations Gelang Patah and Singapore

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Study Areas and Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between generalist and specialized universities?

Generalist universities offer a broad range of subjects and courses that allow students to explore different fields of study, or study areas, before choosing a major. They also provide students with a well-rounded education that can be applied to many different careers. On the other hand, specialized universities focus on a specific field of study and offer more in-depth courses and training in that field. This can be beneficial for students who know exactly what they want to do and want to gain specialized knowledge and skills in their chosen field.
Most higher education institutions offer a range of degree levels, from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees. However, some universities may offer more degree levels than others. In particular, larger-sized universities usually offer a wider selection of undergraduate and postgraduate degree types and levels.


Study Areas and Degree Levels Matrix

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




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Programs and courses

Introduction

What are University programs and courses?

University programs and courses are academic programs of study offered by universities, colleges and other higher education institutions. These programs and courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a particular field of study or career. In many countries, the terms "university courses" and "university programs" are used interchangeably whereas in the US university programs usually consist of a set of required courses that cover the fundamental concepts and principles of a field of study, as well as a selection of elective courses that allow students to specialize in a particular area of interest.


Programs and courses

uniRank publishes the following list of Newcastle University 's programs and courses or, if not available, the main fields of study for each level and type of degree offered; feel free to submit any missing course or program.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting and Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Accounting and Finance with Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Agri-Business Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Agriculture BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Agriculture with Farm Business Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Ancient History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Ancient History and Archaeology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Animal Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Applied Plant Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Archaeology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Archaeology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Architecture BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Architecture and Urban Planning BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Genetics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Business Accounting and Finance BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Business Management BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Industrial Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Industrial Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Chinese Studies OR Japanese Studies BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil and Structural Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil and Structural Engineering with Year in Industry BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering with Year in Industry BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Classical Studies BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Classical Studies and English BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Classics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Combined Honours BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science (Game Engineering) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science (Security and Resilience) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Industrial Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Industrial Placement (Game Engineering) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Industrial Placement (Security and Resilience) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science with Industrial Placement (Software Engineering) BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Contemporary and Popular Music BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Countryside Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) - Dental Surgery BDS Hons, 5 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Digital Cultures and Media BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Earth Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Economics and Business Management BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Economics and Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Education BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Electronics and Computer Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Language BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Language and Literature BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - English Literature with Creative Writing BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Environmental Science with Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Film and Media BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Film Practices BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Fine Art BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Folk and Traditional Music BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Food and Human Nutrition BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Food and Human Nutrition with Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Food Business Management and Marketing BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geographic Information Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Geography BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Geography BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Geography and Planning BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Geospatial Surveying and Mapping BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - History and Archaeology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - International Business Management with Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - International Relations BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Journalism, Media and Culture BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Laws (Hons) - Law LLB Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Linguistics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Linguistics with Chinese or Japanese BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Linguistics with French BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Linguistics with German BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Linguistics with Spanish BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marine Biology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Marine Technology with Foundation Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Marine Technology with Marine Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Marine Technology with Naval Architecture BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marine Zoology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marketing BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Marketing and Management BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Accounting BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Economics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics and Statistics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Business BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Mathematics with Finance BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Media, Communication and Cultural Studies BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Medical Science (Deferred Choice) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) - Medicine and Surgery MBBS Hons, 5 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages and Business Studies BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages and Linguistics BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Music BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Music (Hons) - Music BMus Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Nutrition with Food Marketing BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Nutrition with Food Marketing with Placement BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Oral and Dental Health Sciences (Dental Hygiene and Therapy) BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Pharmacology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Philosophy BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physical Geography BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics with Astrophysics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physics with Foundation Year BSc Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Physiological Sciences BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Economics BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and History BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and International Relations BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Politics and Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology and Biology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology and Mathematics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology and Nutrition BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Sociology BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies BA Hons, 4 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Speech and Language Therapy BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Sport and Exercise Science BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Statistics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Theoretical Physics BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Urban Planning BA Hons, 3 yrs
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Zoology BSc Hons, 3 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biochemistry MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Biology (Hons) - Biology MBiol Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Genetics MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Chemical Engineering with Year in Industry MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with Industrial Placement MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (with Study Abroad) MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Industrial Placement MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Chemistry (Hons) - Chemistry with Study Abroad MChem Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil and Structural Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil and Structural Engineering with Year in Industry MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Civil Engineering with Year in Industry MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Computing (Hons) - Computer Science MComp Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Computing (Hons) - Computer Science (Game Engineering) MComp Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Computing (Hons) - Computer Science (Security and Resilience) MComp Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Computing (Hons) - Computer Science with Industrial Placement MComp Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Computing (Hons) - Computer Science with Industrial Placement (Game Engineering) MComp Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Computing (Hons) - Computer Science with Industrial Placement (Security and Resilience) MComp Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Computing (Hons) - Computer Science with Study Abroad MComp Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Dietetics (Hons) - Dietetics MDiet Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Earth Science (Hons) - Earth Science MEarthSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Industrial Project MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Electronics and Computer Engineering with Industrial Project MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Environmental Science (Hons) - Environmental Science MEnv Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Science (Hons) - Mapping and Geospatial Data Science MSci Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Marine Technology with Foundation Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Marine Technology with Marine Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Marine Technology with Naval Architecture MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Mathematics (Hons) - Mathematics MMath Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Mathematics and Statistics (Hons) - Mathematics and Statistics MMathStat Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering MEng Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Engineering (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Hons, 5 yrs
  • Master of Pharmacy (Hons) - Pharmacy MPharm Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Physics (Hons) - Physics MPhys Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Physics (Hons) - Physics with Astrophysics MPhys Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Town and Regional Planning (Hons) - Planning MPlan Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Speech and Language Therapy (Hons) - Speech and Language Sciences MSLT Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Physics (Hons) - Theoretical Physics MPhys Hons, 4 yrs
  • Master of Biology (Hons) - Zoology MBiol Hons, 4 yrs
  • Yearly Tuition

    Introduction

    Yearly tuition refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study...

    However, the cost of yearly tuition can vary widely depending on the Newcastle University's program of study, the specific type of degree, the student's residency status and other criteria. Moreover, tuition is just one component of the overall cost of attending university. Other expenses, such as room and board, textbooks and personal expenses can add significantly to the total cost of attendance and depends on the United Kingdom's cost of living.


    Yearly Tuition Range Matrix

    This uniRank Tuition 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 Newcastle University.

    uniRank Tuition Range Matrix
    Undergraduate Postgraduate
    Local
    students
    10,000-12,499 US$
    (9,110-11,390 Euro)
    12,500-14,999 US$
    (11,390-13,670 Euro)
    International
    students
    over 20,000 US$
    (18,225 Euro)
    over 20,000 US$
    (18,225 Euro)

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    Admissions Info

    Introduction

    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...

    Admission policies may change by country, type of higher education institution and the specific programs or majors offered by the institution. Prospective students should carefully review the admission policies and requirements of each institution they are considering to determine their eligibility and, if the institution is selective and does not have an open admission policy, prepare a strong application.


    Admission Info and stats

    uniRank publishes below an overview of the most important information about the Newcastle University's admission policy and statistics.


    Admission Info

    uniRank publishes below some basic admission information for the Newcastle University.

    Admission Gender

    This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


    Admission Selection

    Has the Newcastle University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


    Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

    Newcastle University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


    International Admissions

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


    Admission Office Admission Office

    Newcastle University
    Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7RU
    (191) 208 3333


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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...

    • Resources: a larger university may have more resources available to its students, including research facilities, libraries, and extracurricular activities. However, a smaller university may offer a more personalized experience and smaller class sizes.
    • Diversity: the size and profile of a university can impact the diversity of its student body, faculty and curriculum. Larger universities may attract more international students and offer a wider range of academic programs, while smaller universities may have a more homogenous population.
    • Networking: a larger university may offer more opportunities for networking and building connections with other students and professionals in your field, but smaller universities may offer a tighter-knit community and more personalized networking opportunities.
    • Quality of Education: a university with a lower student-staff ratio typically means that students will receive more personalized attention from their instructors. This can lead to more individualized instruction, more opportunities for feedback and guidance and a better learning experience overall.
    • Location: campus setting can have an impact on students' access to resources, cost of living, transportation, social life and safety.
    • Religious affiliation: while it may not be the most important factor for everyone, understanding the religious affiliation of a university can help students determine if it aligns with their personal beliefs and provide a unique academic and spiritual experience.

    Overall, the importance of university size and profile can vary depending on the student's individual goals, beliefs and priorities. It is important to consider these factors along with other important criteria, such as academic programs, location, cost and university culture.


    Size and Profile

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

    Student Enrollment

    Newcastle University has a student enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 making it a large-sized institution.


    Academic Staff

    This institution has a range of 2,500-2,999 academic employees (Faculty).


    Control Type Control Type

    Newcastle University is a public higher education institution.


    Entity Type

    Newcastle University is a non-profit higher education institution.


    Academic Calendar

    This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


    Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


    Religious Affiliation

    The Newcastle University does not have any religious affiliation.


    Facilities and Services

    Introduction

    What are University facilities and services and what facilities and services does the Newcastle University offer?

    University facilities and services refer to the physical infrastructure and resources provided by a university to support its academic and research activities, as well as the well-being of its students, faculty and staff. Some examples of university facilities and services are classrooms and lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, housing, dining services, health services, sports and fitness facilities, financial aids, career or academic counseling services, technology and computing resources, distance learning and study abroad services.


    Facilities and Services

    uniRank provides below an overview of the facilities and services offered by the Newcastle University.


    Library

    This institution has a physical Library for its students. Go to the Newcastle University's Library


    Housing

    This higher education institution provides on-campus residences or dormitories and/or off-campus accommodation to its students.


    Sport Facilities

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


    Financial Aids

    This higher education institution offers one or more types of financial aid (i.e. scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid, etc.) for eligible students.


    Study Abroad

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


    Distance Learning

    Not reported


    Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

    Not reported


    Career Services Career Services

    This higher education institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


    Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

    This institution has an institutional hospital that is owned and operated by the university. Institutional hospitals are typically affiliated with medical schools and provide a range of medical services to patients, while also serving as a teaching hospital for medical students and residents.



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    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...

    • Institutional legal recognition: institutional legal recognition of a University refers to the formal recognition of the university's legal status by the government of a country. Legally recognized higher education institutions are chartered, registered and/or licensed by government bodies to be legal entities authorized to teach at the tertiary level.
    • Institutional accreditation: institutional accreditation is a type of additional quality assessment that evaluates the overall quality of an institution as a whole. Institutional accrediting bodies assess a University's overall mission, governance, leadership, faculty qualifications, student support services, financial stability and academic offering. Institutional accreditation is a concept that mainly exists in the US higher education system and a few other countries. So if you plan to study in the United States make sure that the University you choose is not only registered or licensed but officially accredited by a recognized accrediting body. In the US uniRank only includes accredited institutions.
    • Programmatic or specialized accreditation: programmatic or specialized accreditation, on the other hand, is a type of accreditation that evaluates and accredits specific academic programs within a University. Programmatic accreditation, granted by specialized national or international accrediting bodies, assesses the quality and rigor of a program's curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes and resources and is focused on ensuring that a specific program or course meets industry standards and requirements.

    uniRank provides, for each University, the name of the organization that has officially granted institutional legal recognition or accreditation. For some Universities uniRank also provides a list of programmatic or specialized accreditations that, however, might be not complete or up-to-date.


    Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

    The Newcastle University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Privy Council


    Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

    1963


    Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

    • Association for Nutrition (AfN)
    • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
    • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
    • Bar Standards Board (BSB)
    • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
    • British Dietetic Association (BDA)
    • British Psychological Society (BPS)
    • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
    • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
    • Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
    • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
    • Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
    • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
    • EFMD Quality Improvement System
    • General Medical Council (GMC)
    • General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
    • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
    • Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
    • Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)
    • Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
    • Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
    • Institute of Physics (IOP)
    • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
    • Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
    • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
    • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
    • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
    • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
    • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
    • Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA)
    • Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
    • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
    • Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)


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    Memberships and Affiliations

    Introduction

    University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons...

    • Collaboration and networking: they can provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with other universities, academic institutions and industry partners. This can lead to joint research projects, sharing of resources and expertise and collaborations on educational programs and initiatives.
    • Access to resources: they can provide access to a wide range of resources, including research facilities, academic journals and funding opportunities. This can be especially beneficial for smaller or less well-resourced universities, which may not have the same level of access to resources as larger and more established institutions.
    • Quality assurance: membership in professional or industry organizations can provide a level of quality assurance for Universities, ensuring that they meet certain standards and requirements in terms of academic programs, research and student support services. However, membership in an organization does not necessarily imply a formal accreditation or quality assurance process for the University's programs.
    • Recognition and reputation: membership in prestigious or exclusive organizations can enhance the reputation and recognition of a university, both locally and internationally. This can lead to increased visibility and opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
    • Internationalization: memberships and affiliations can facilitate internationalization efforts, including student and faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives and collaborations with international partners. This can help to broaden the global perspective of a university and provide opportunities for students and faculty to gain international experience and exposure.

    Overall, university memberships and affiliations can provide a range of benefits for Universities and its stakeholders (students, faculty and staff), including collaboration and networking opportunities, access to resources, quality assurance, recognition, reputation and internationalization.


    Affiliations and Memberships

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

    • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
    • European University Association (EUA)
    • N8 Research Partnership
    • Russell Group
    • Universities UK

    Academic Structure

    Introduction

    Most higher education institutions' first-level academic divisions are, depending on the country, one of the following...

    • Colleges
    • Faculties
    • Schools
    • Institutes
    • Academies
    • Departments
    • Divisions
    • Centers

    Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and study areas a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. 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.


    Academic Structure

    uniRank provides below a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Newcastle University '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?

    Here are some ways in which the official Newcastle University's social media channels can help potential students to understand and assess this or any university:

    • Researching universities: social media can be a useful tool for researching universities that prospective students may be interested in attending. By following the Newcastle University on social media, potential students can learn more about the university's culture, values, academic programs and campus life. They can also engage with current students and alumni to get a sense of their experiences and valuable perspectives from the inside.
    • Engagement with the University: social media allows the Newcastle University to engage with prospective students by answering questions, sharing news and events and showcasing the university's offerings. Potential students can appraise how up-to-date and relevant is the content published through social media and how prompt and efficient the Newcastle University is in answering their queries.

    Overall, social media can provide valuable insights to prospective students and other stakeholders into the Newcastle University's profile and level of engagement.


    Social Media

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


    Facebook Facebook

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

    Twitter Twitter

    Newcastle University's Twitter page review Newcastle University's official Twitter page

    YouTube YouTube

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

    Instagram Instagram

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

    LinkedIn LinkedIn

    Newcastle University's main LinkedIn profile

    TikTok TikTok

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