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Feel welcome at Newcastle University
We offer a free
‘Meet and Greet’
service for our international students. We'll welcome you at Newcastle International Airport and arrange transportation to your accommodation.
We've also made changes on campus to ensure that you are safe when travelling around the University.
Find out more about the changes we've made on campus
Our campus
Our single site, city-centre campus is a beautiful place to learn and socialise, just minutes away from the heart of the action in the city.
Our campus is beautiful, with green spaces and a blend of historic and modern architecture.
It is perfectly situated less than two minutes' walk away from the hustle and bustle of the main city centre shopping area.
Campus tours
Campus tours are a great way to see the campus and facilities. They run from May until November. Bookings open in the spring. Campus tours are also usually available during the September and January International Welcome weeks.
View
our campus tours
Other ways to discover our campus
Open Days
There's no better way to get a feel for Newcastle University than to come and visit our campus. We run
undergraduate and postgraduate events
on campus, internationally and virtually throughout the year.
Online content
View our
virtual tours
and
videos
of the city and campus to give you an idea of what study life in Newcastle is like.
Our
International Parent's Guide
explains our commitments to our international students. We believe in a strong partnership between our university, our students and their international families. As your child embarks on this exciting experience, your support is invaluable.
Find more information about preparing to come to Newcastle
City
Fun, friendly and affordable, Newcastle is a small city with a big personality.
It has gained a well-deserved reputation as one of the UK's favourite student cities. Our students also enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
It's the cosmopolitan capital of the North East and has the University at the heart of the city.
One in six people in Newcastle is a student, helping create the city's vibrant social scene.
Discover the North East of England
International students living in Newcastle enjoy the mix of:
city life: shops, theatres, bars and restaurants a few minutes' walk from the campus
the coast: beaches and coastal walks are just 25 minutes away by Metro
stunning countryside: discover beauty away from the city lights, with various World Heritage sites on your doorstep
Arriving in Newcastle
Starting university is an exciting time, especially if you're studying in a different country. We will give you help and advice so that your journey here is as simple as possible.
International Welcome Week
We will send you your pre-arrival information once you have a place at Newcastle.
You will receive an invitation to our International Welcome in September. If you are arriving in January we also have a January arrivals International Welcome too.
We also have special events and services for international students. This is to make sure that you settle into life in Newcastle, including:
information sessions about being a new student at Newcastle
social activities to help you meet other students
our Meet and Greet Service from Newcastle International Airport
Accommodation
There are various accommodation options in University-owned and managed sites, and also privately across the city.
Explore the range of living options available to you as a student at Newcastle to make you feel at home.
Find out about our secure and reasonably priced accommodation.
Student safety
Newcastle is a very student-friendly city, with accessible public transport and a strong focus on maintaining a safe and vibrant city centre. To ensure you enjoy a secure and supportive time on campus, we have:
cross-campus CCTV
SafeZone app
24-hour porters at halls of residence
security staff on duty across campus at all time
During registration you will get a contact card with out-of-hours emergency contact numbers. Student Wellbeing also publishes an emergency contacts list.
International student stories
Aung from Myanmar
Transport Engineering, Planning, and Management MSc
My first time coming to Newcastle was after a trip to London. The city is beautiful with amazing bridges going over the Tyne river.
John from India
Geospatial Surveying and Mapping BEng
My course focuses on land and marine surveying applications. What sets the University apart in this area are the dedicated labs.
Aaryan from India
Computer Science BSc
To support my studies, I’ve been awarded a VCIS (Vice Chancellor International Scholarship) worth £4,000. The rest of my fees are self-funded.
Lukman from Nigeria
Mechanical and Systems Engineering PhD
Newcastle University really welcomes international students. It’s clear that the institution strongly values inclusion and diversity.
Madiha from India
English Literature with Creative Writing BA
The application process was straightforward and I felt very supported by the University throughout.
Jasmine from Malaysia
Dietetics MDiet
Newcastle feels like somewhere between a big city and a small town.
Hana from Czechia
International Business Management BSc
I’m not sure what I want to do in the future, being able to study lots of different modules is giving me the chance to explore all the possibilities.
Bernardo from Brazil
Law PhD
I am deeply passionate about the RED (Researcher Education and Development) programme - it has been an integral part of my PhD journey.
Aytach from Azerbaijan
Media and Public Relations MA
There is so much I enjoy about my course: the modules, practical tasks and assignments.
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