Hong Kong
We are a world-class Russell Group university with a thriving international community. We have students from over 135 different countries, including 150 from Hong Kong.
Supporting you
We'll support you every step of the way by providing:
- advice on visa applications
- guaranteed accommodation for new students, for one year (subject to certain conditions)
- airport meet and greet service
- International welcome to help you make friends
We are here to help you understand the fees and finances needed for your study. We can also help you with academic and English language support.
You can visit our Student Services every weekday. We also have 24 hour support through our website.
Our global partnerships
Newcastle University works closely with a broad range of institutional partners around the world. To view our region specific partnerships please visit our Global pages.
Entry requirements
Find out the qualifications from Hong Kong that we accept for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages at Newcastle.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
General entry requirements
Find out what applicable A Level, International Baccalaureate or Degree results you need by visiting our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages.
English language and visa requirements
If your first language isn't English you will generally need an IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent, to study at Newcastle University. Some courses have different requirements, so please check the course you want to study.
Scholarships and bursaries
Each year, we invest in scholarship schemes to support new eligible students to study with us. We’ll help guide you through the options available for you to consider including:
- partial and full scholarship awards
- subject-specific scholarships
- external funding opportunities
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships - Undergraduate (2025 entry)
We are pleased to offer 30 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship awards for outstanding applicants who apply for full-time undergraduate study at Newcastle University.
Available scholarships
- There are 30 up to 50% tuition fee scholarships.
Value of award
- Up to 50% of tuition fees
Start date and duration
- September 2025 for the full duration of the degree programme
Application closing date
- 27 February 2025
- 3 April 2025
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships - Postgraduate (2025 entry)
Newcastle University is pleased to offer 30 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) for outstanding international applicants who apply to commence full-time Master’s studies on an eligible programme.
Available scholarships
- 30 scholarships
Value of award
- Up to 50% of 100% of tuition fees
Start date and duration
- September 2025 for the full duration of the degree programme
Application closing date
- 27 February 2025
- 29 May 2025
Societies
You will have the opportunity to build relationships with other students from around the world. We have over 200 societies and sports clubs that you can join.
The International Society brings together students of different nationalities. This can help you to settle into the local environment and promotes cultural diversity on our campus.
The Hong Kong Society aims to bring together students from Hong Kong by organising:
- dinners
- parties
- sports activities
- mahjong events
You may also be interested in joining the Chinese Students and Scholars Society. They run events and activities for Chinese students and anyone interested in Chinese culture.
Cost of living
Newcastle upon Tyne is a budget-friendly city for international students, compared to other UK cities.
*Costs are approximate. Compiled from Numbeo.com December 2024.
Cappuccino
Newcastle £3.25
London £3.59
Monthly travel
Newcastle £65.11
London £200
Monthly Gym Membership
Newcastle £26.42
London £47.98
Undergraduate transfer
If you are interested in applying for a transfer to Newcastle University, please email us with your course choice for more information.
Please note that:
- we are only able to accept transfer requests into the second year of an undergraduate degree
- not all courses are eligible for transfer requests
- we do not offer top-up courses at our university
Education agents
Education agents can help you find the right university and assist you with:
- applying for a course
- visas
- accommodation
- travel
- and more
We have excellent relationships with education agents from Hong Kong. . They can provide further information and assist you with the submission of your application to Newcastle University. Our contacts are listed below.
List of education agents
- Address: Room 1708, 17/F, Grand Plaza Office Tower Two, 625 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
- Tel: (852) 2323 3287
- Email: enquiry@aas.com.hk
- Address: Room 1208-11, Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wanchai Hong Kong
- Tel: (852) 2377 7888
- Email: premier@amberedu.com.hk
- Address: 5th Floor, Office Plus @Wanchai 303, Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Tel: (852) 2866 9933
- Email: info@astonhongkong.com
British United Education Services
- Address: 15/F, Belgian Bank Building, 721-725 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon
- Tel: (852) 3426 9976
- Email: info@britishunited.net
HKIES Overseas Education Centre
- Address: Unit 1302-03 Pilkem Commercial Centre, 8 Pilkem Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Tel: (852) 22648990
- Address: Room 901, Shanghai Industrial Investment Building, 48-62 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Tel: (852) 2272 2800
- Email: ieu@education.com.hk
- Address: IDP Education Limited, Room 2807-09, 28/F, Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Tel: (852) 21793600
- Email: info.hongkong@idp.com
- Address: 8/F, Chinachem Tower, 34-37 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
- Tel: (852) 21573822
- Email: enquiry@linkedu.hk
- Address: Room 1309-11, Tai Yau Building, 181 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- Tel: (852) 2967 8009
- Email: hongkong@studyin-uk.com
