Japan
We are a world-class Russell Group university with a thriving international community. We have students from over 135 different countries.
Newcastle and Japan: a long and lasting history
Japan’s connection with the North East of England, and Newcastle in particular, stretches back 150 years. The Emperor Meiji’s Iwakura Mission visited Newcastle in 1872. This was the start of a close and lasting relationship between educationalists and industrial leaders in Newcastle and Japan. Japanese students started arriving here in the 1870s.
There is a thriving Japanese community here, with a Japanese Saturday school (補習授業校) for children. Japanese food and ingredients are available in the local Asian supermarkets, there are Japanese restaurants, and even a Japanese dessert tea house near the University.
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 Japan 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 International Scholarships - Postgraduate (2025)
Newcastle University is pleased to offer 500 partial Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships to assist international students to study a postgraduate Master’s degree.
Available scholarships
- 500 in total
Value of award
- £7,000 tuition fee awards
Start date and duration
- September 2025 for the duration of your course
Application closing date
- Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle; early course applications are therefore encouraged
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
At Newcastle, you will build relationships with fellow students from around the world. We have over 200 societies and sports clubs 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 Japanese Society supports Japanese students, helping you to overcome cultural and language barriers.
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 Japan. . 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: Okada Building, 4F, 1-19-8 Shibuya, Shibuya-ka, Tokyo, 150-0002 (東京都渋谷区渋谷1-19-8 岡田ビル4階)
- Tel: (81) 03-6427-9605
- Email: study@beo.jp
- Other offices: Osaka
- Address: JR Shinanomachi Building 6F, 34 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, 160-0016 Tokyo (〒160-0016, 東京都新宿区信濃町34, JR信濃町ビル6階)
- Tel: (81) 0120-890-987
- Email: rj-marketing@ryugaku.co.jp
- Address: Takagi Building 3F, Kamiosaki 2−15−14, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo-to, 141-0021 (141-0021, 東京都品川区, 上大崎2丁目15-14, 高木ビル3F)
- Tel: (81) (0)3 5272 9143
- Fax: 03 5272 9146
- Email: tokyo@ukeducation.jp
- Other offices: Osaka
