South Korea

Overview

Welcome to Newcastle!

We are a world-class university with a thriving international community. Currently we have students from over 140 different countries.

If you are thinking about joining us, we are here to help you every step of the way.

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Student life

Newcastle is friendly, multicultural and safe. The city centre is just a few minutes' walk from the campus, and we're also close to the beach and countryside.

At Newcastle, you will develop connections with fellow students from around the world.

The International Society brings together students of different nationalities. This can help you settle in to the local environment and promotes cultural diversity on our campus.

The Korean Society aims to bring together all students from Korea or who are interested in the Korean culture and language.

Find out more about societies on the NUSU website.

Supporting You

We'll support you every step of the way, by providing:

advice on visa applications
guaranteed accommodation for one year (subject to certain conditions)
airport meet and greet service
International Welcome to help you make friends
guidance about finances
academic support and information
English language support throughout your studies
career guidance from our award-winning Careers Service

On campus, you can visit our Student Services every weekday. We also have 24 hour support through our website.

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Entry Requirements

Qualifications

Find out the qualifications from South Korea that we accept for entry onto undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Newcastle.

Undergraduate entry requirements

We typically require a minimum 85% in a Junior Diploma. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

ABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry to an Undergraduate course. Please check course specific entry requirements as they do vary across courses.

You may be considered for first year entry if you have completed the first year of a degree at a South Korean university. This will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Check specific entry requirements for undergraduate egrees or find out how to apply.

Postgraduate entry requirements

Typically we recognise a GPA of 3.5/4.5 or 3.0/4.3 in a Bachelor Degrees (Haksa) as comparable to a 2.1 and a GPA of 3.0/4.5 or 2.8/4.3 as comparable to a 2.2.

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you're applying for. Please check specific entry requirements for postgraduate degrees or find out how to apply.

INTO

INTO Newcastle

If you do not meet these requirements you may be eligible to apply for entry to a course at INTO Newcastle.

These courses are conducted on our campus and prepare you for studying with us.

English language 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.

Our English language requirements section also lists the alternative English language qualifications we accept.

If you don't meet our English language requirements, extra support is available. You could also complete a pre-sessional course to help improve your English before you start your degree. We provide these at our INTO Newcastle, if you will be studying in Newcastle.

You will also receive language support throughout the course of your studies.

Visa

Most non-EEA students need to apply for entry clearance permission before departure to study in the UK. You can find more information on our Visa and Immigration page

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Fees & Funding

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for international students from outside the European Union are provided on individual course profiles. Find an undergraduate course or a postgraduate course and check what fees apply.

Scholarships and discounts

If you want to come and study at Newcastle University and you're from outside the EU, we have a number of schemes you could take advantage of. Visit our undergraduate finance pages or our postgraduate funding and finance database for more information on scholarships and discounts.

Cost of living

Newcastle upon Tyne is a budget-friendly city for international students, compared to other UK cities. This is because:

the rent tends to be lower than the UK average
many amenities are within walking distance of your accommodation
the city is very compact, with most of the shops, theatres, cafes and restaurants a few minutes' walk from the campus
there are many discounts for students

Approximate living costs, excluding tuition fees and return fares, can be found on our Living Costs page.

Find out How to Apply

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Education agents

Education agents can help you find the right university and assist you with applying for a course. They can also offer advice on visas, accommodation, travel and more.

We have excellent relationships with education agents from South Korea who can provide further information and assist you with the submission of your application to Newcastle University. Our contacts are listed below.

edm Education

6F. 22, Seocho-daero 78-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 06621 Republic of Korea

서울 서초구 서초대로 78길 22 서초홍우빌딩(제2홍우) 6층

Tel: +822-562-5091

Email: marketing2@edmedu.com

Website: http://edmedu.com

Iae GLOBAL Korea

Room 1205, 23 Gangnam-daero 84-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

서울특별시 강남구 강남대로 84길 23, 한라클래식 1205호

Tel: +821 588 1377

Email: helpdesk@EduHouse.net

Website: http://www.eduhouse.net/

IDP Education

12F S&G TOWER, Seocho-daero 77-gil 61 Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea

서울특별시 서초구 서초대로77길 61 S&G TOWER 12층

Tel: +822 550 0377

Email: info.gangnam@idp.com

Website: https://www.idp.com/korea/

UK ARTS UHAK

302ho, 455, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 06611

서울특별시서초구강남대로 455, 강남태영데시앙루브 3층 302호 Tel.: +822 554 1602 Email: seoul@peopleloving.co.kr Website: www.ukartsuhak.com

UK Edu Centre

Rm 403 Handuk building, Teheranro 7gil 11, Gangnamgu, Seoul

서울특별시강남구테헤란로 7길 11 한덕빌딩 403호

Tel: +822 6052 1020 Email: info@ukcentre.co.kr Web: www.ukcentre.co.kr

UK Education Network

607 Osung Bldg, 113 Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 서울특별시강남구역삼로 113 오성빌딩 607 (우:06242) Tel: +822 2052 1221 Email: uken@uken.co.kr Website: www.uken.kr

How to Apply

All applications for undergraduate degrees are made online through UCAS.

Postgraduate applications are made through our online portal. You can create, edit and submit your application here.

Visit our undergraduate or postgraduate websites for a step-by-step guide on the application process.

Applying to INTO Newcastle

INTO Newcastle offer courses that prepare you for studying with us. Click here to find out more about International Pathway courses.

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Careers

Our graduates are in demand

From social leaders, innovators of industry and famous faces, Newcastle University alumni are leaving their mark across the globe.

Skills for the workplace

Our courses have strong links with industries which informs both teaching and research carried out at the University. This equips our graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their chosen career.

Careers service

Our award-winning Careers Service has much to offer its international students. They run various modules as part of courses to equip students for a modern workforce. Their initiatives and events throughout the year can help you plan and begin your job search as soon as you arrive, whether it be part-time jobs or graduate jobs.

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You can contact us by email with any questions you may have about applying to Newcastle.

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Representatives from the International Office and academic schools visit different countries throughout the year. Our upcoming visits to your country are listed here and new events will be added as they are confirmed. You can see all our travel plans on our events page.

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