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Why Choose Newcastle?
Academic excellence
Join a founding member of the Russell Group, known for its high academic standards and research
World-class education
Experience learning at a Global Top 140 University (QS World University Rankings 2026)
Our city
We're in the World Top 50 and UK Top 5 Student Cities in QS Best Student Cities 2026
Affordable living
Enjoy lower living costs compared to other major UK cities
Career opportunities
Our graduates are highly sought-after (5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025)
Student success
Achieve your potential with a wide range of academic and wellbeing support
Excellence is in our nature
Every student choosing Newcastle, joins a vibrant community of learners from around the world
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we are home to 28,000 students from over 1
30
countries.
At Newcastle University our research and teaching are world leading (5+ QS Stars for overall excellence, 2025).
We're an institution that celebrates diversity and international perspectives.
Who we are
World class education
Our research and teaching are closely linked, meaning our lecturers are at the forefront of research in their discipline.
We continually monitor quality and review our existing and new taught and research postgraduate degrees to ensure they reflect recent academic developments and, importantly, meet market and employer needs.
We deliver outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students (5 QS Stars for Teaching, 2025).
In recognition of this, the UK Government assess us
in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework. This ensures you receive the highest quality of
postgraduate study in the UK.
Our teaching and learning experience
A fantastic city
With 1 in 6 people in our city being a student, Newcastle is a fantastic place to feel like part of an interesting, supportive, and exciting community.
One of the most affordable student cities in the UK, there’s so much to do alongside activities and places to visit on your doorstep.
A compact city, Newcastle can easily be navigated by foot. From visiting the coast to exploring our Quayside, there’s lots to immerse yourself in as a postgraduate student.
Through our Students’ Union, you’ll also have access to over 180 societies and 60 sports clubs, as well as a dedicated Postgraduate Officer.
Download our City Guide E-Book to discover more about the city
Discover activities, events and societies at our Students’ Union
Affordable living
At Newcastle University, we understand that financing your studies is a crucial factor in your decision to study with us.
We offer a variety of discounts, awards, bursaries and scholarships to support funding your future.
We have over
700 scholarships
available for International and EU Students looking to study at Newcastle University. You can receive up to £7,000 or full tuition fee coverage.
For further information about the financial support we offer our current students, visit our
Student Financial Support page
.
We are also a Top 5 city for affordability in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2026). Newcastle has a lower cost of living compared to other cities in the UK. Your budget will go further here.
Rent in Newcastle upon Tyne is, on average, 66.7% lower than in London.
Research supervision
If you choose to study a postgraduate research course with us, you will receive a tailored package of academic and administrative support to ensure you maximise your research and future career.
You'll be supervised by a team of academics, who will guide and direct your studies. They will be experienced researchers in your chosen field of study who you’ll work with to define your research project.
Additional support is available throughout your studies from our doctoral training centres, faculty training programmes and award-winning
Research Student Support team
.
Find out more about postgraduate research
Careers
Our graduates are in demand, and they continue to be among the most employable in the country. We’ve been a
warded 5 QS Stars for Employability (2025).
By providing internships and work experience placements wherever possible, we ensure you have the relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.
Employers play an active role in our degrees by delivering technical lectures or taking a role in professional skills modules. Many PhD degrees include training and work experience in commercial laboratories.
Studying a postgraduate degree at Newcastle means you’ll enrol on a course designed with employability in mind.
We have strong industry connections, career-focused postgraduate degrees, and a dedicated Careers Service that can open doors to exciting opportunities
.
Discover the support offered by our Careers Service
Student success
Taking care of our students' mental health at university is our number one priority.
You'll be supported to reach your full potential by our central
Student Wellbeing Service.
Offering a range of in-person and online support and resources, our teams can signpost you to further services if you need more help. There is also specialist postgraduate support.
You’ll be part of new exciting social and academic challenges that will shape you into a well-rounded, confident graduate.
And we are here to support you every step of the way.
Find out more about our postgraduate student support
Building a better society
Our commitment to nurturing generations of students goes beyond education.
We’re committed to social and environmental justice in everything we do.
Our pioneering research supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) seeking peace and prosperity for all people and the planet, now and in the future.
We aim to build a society that’s better, stronger and fairer – empowering our alumni to create outstanding impact around the world.
Discover our research
Skill shaper, career changer, original thinker
With more than 300 taught and research postgraduate degrees to choose from, it’s easy to find and pursue your passion.
Our campus
With plenty of green spaces and a blend of old and modern architecture, you can't deny our campus is beautiful. With a strong sense of community, it won't take long to settle in.
Accommodation
We have a wide range of accommodation for taught postgraduate students. Learn about our New Student Guarantee as well as the application process.