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
• 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.

Newcastle University works closely with institutional partners around the world. Our active partnerships in the United States include:

• UC Davis
• University of Pittsburgh
• State University of New York at Buffalo
• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Loyola University Maryland

Please read the information below to find out about our flexible admissions requirements including our Standardised Testing policy.

Please note, you do not need to have achieved your test scores or class grades before you apply. We are able to make ‘conditional offers' where the test score or final grade is pending.

High School Graduation Certificate

We do not ask for a minimum GPA as part of our admissions requirements, however we may ask to see a copy of your High School Graduation Certificate when processing your visa paperwork (if applicable).

AP Tests

Typically, we would prefer applicants to submit 3 AP tests or class scores.

For AP tests/classes we require the following grades:

· UK A Level requirement A B B to be considered equivalent to AP test scores 5 4 4 or AP class scores of A B B

· UK A Level requirement A A B to be considered equivalent to AP test scores 5 5 4 or AP class scores of A A B

· UK A Level requirement A A A to be considered equivalent to AP test scores 5 5 5 or AP class scores of A A A

In place of each AP test/class we may accept alternative tests/classes. Please see below for more information.

Please note:

· We do not accept AP Research or AP Seminar

· We consider each AP Test individually this includes Calculus AB and BC, Physics 1 and 2, Physics C Electricity & Magnetism and Mechanics.

SAT/ACT

It is not mandatory to take either the SAT or ACT for admission to Newcastle University. However, if you have taken either test we may accept this in place of one AP test. In order to do so you must have scored at least:

· 650 in both parts of the SAT to be considered equivalent to AP Test with a score of 4

· 700 in both parts of the SAT to be considered equivalent to AP Test with a score of 5

· ACT with a composite score of 26 to be considered equivalent to AP Test with a score of 4

· ACT with a composite score of 28 to be considered equivalent to AP Test with a score of 5

Please note you cannot superscore your test scores and you can only submit either the SAT or ACT not both.

SAT Subject Tests

We are aware that the College Board have now discontinued SAT Subject Tests and that there will no longer be an option for students to register for these tests. If you took an SAT Subject Test before they were discontinued, we are still able to accept these. Acceptable grades would be:

· 650 on an SAT Subject = AP Test with a score of 4

· 700 on an SAT Subject = AP Test with a score of 5

Other types of advanced classes

In place of an AP test we may also consider:

· Honors classes

· Dual enrolment classes

In the above classes we would consider:

· B in Honors class/Dual enrolment class = AP test/class with a score of 4/B

· A in Honors class/Dual enrolment class = AP test/class with a score of 5/A

For Honors classes we would only accept the most challenging class available. For example, if French 1, 2 and 3 offered we would only accept the grade for French 3.

We may ask you to provide information about why you are unable to take 3 AP tests/classes (or 2 AP tests/classes plus SAT/ACT).

On a case-by-case basis we may also accept your overall high school GPA in place of 1 AP test/class. In this instance you would then only be required to submit 2 advanced classes (AP, ACT/SAT, honors, dual enrolment).

In order for us to assess your application please provide the following documents for consideration:

An up-to-date copy of your US High School transcript
A copy of your school's profile

We may also ask for more information regarding the curriculum you have studied to ensure it is comparable to an AP course in a similar subject.

At the time of application, we can accept ‘unofficial’ and ‘online’ transcripts and links to your school’s profile online if they are not available in document format. We would require official versions of documents before you were able to apply for your visa and/or enrol on your chosen course.

These documents can be attached sent to ug-admissions@ncl.ac.uk in support of your application.

Subject Specific Requirements

Some of our degree programmes have pre-requisite subject requirements. These are listed on each programme page. If required, you must evidence this knowledge via relevant AP tests, AP classes, honors classes or dual enrolment classes.

For students wishing to gain entry to a programme that requires A level Mathematics, AP Calculus BC (or an equally challenging honors class/dual enrolment class) is mandatory to gain entry.

For students wishing to gain entry to a programme that requires GCSE Mathematics or GCSE English we will accept:

· SAT Reasoning Maths or SAT Reasoning Reading and Writing at 600

· ACT with a minimum score of 24

· A Maths or English related AP with grade 3 or C

· High School Maths or English with grade B or higher

· A Maths/English honors or college level course with grade C or higher

Offer examples

A student applying to a course requiring AAB in A Level (e.g. BA Hons Media, Communication and Cultural Studies) may be admitted with:

· 5 or A in AP English Literature

· 5 or A in AP US History

· 4 or B in AP Calculus AB

Alternatively, we are able to accept a combination of AP Tests/SAT or ACT/Honors Classes/Dual Enrollment Classes. For example:

· 5 or A in AP English Literature

· 1400 in SAT (700 in both parts)

· B in Calculus (Honors)

We are also able to accept a student who has not taken any Standardised Tests. For example:

· A in Calculus (Honors)

· A in Dual Enrolment English Literature

· B in French (Honors)

Transfer students

We may consider applicants with an Associates Degree or 1-2 years of US college/university study for advanced entry (year 2) if sufficient credit has been obtained in relevant subjects and they have obtained following GPA:

· UK A Level requirement A B B to be considered equivalent to GPA 2.8

· UK A Level requirement A A B to be considered equivalent to GPA 3.0

· UK A Level requirement A A A to be considered equivalent to GPA 3.2

If advanced entry is not available, we may alternatively offer a student a place to start in year 1

Transfer students

We may consider applicants with an Associates Degree or 1-2 years of US college/university study for advanced entry (year 2) if sufficient credit has been obtained in relevant subjects and they have obtained following GPA:

· UK A Level requirement A B B to be considered equivalent to GPA 2.8

· UK A Level requirement A A B to be considered equivalent to GPA 3.0

· UK A Level requirement A A A to be considered equivalent to GPA 3.2

If advanced entry is not available, we may alternatively offer a student a place to start in year 1

Sending us your results

AP and SAT results can be sent to Newcastle via college code 5408
ACT results can be sent to Newcastle via college code 7038

Please check course specific entry requirements for undergraduate degrees as they do vary across courses or find out how to apply.

Typically we recognise GPA 3.0/4.0 in a four year Bachelor degree as comparable to a 2.1 and GPA 2.8/4.0 as comparable to a 2.2.

Please contact us if you would like to check the specific entry requirements for individual programmes. You may also check our website for information on postgraduate degrees and find out how to apply. 

Newcastle University is a proud partner of the Fulbright Program, the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the US government. One Fulbright-Newcastle University Award will be offered to a student to pursue any one-year Master’s degree programme at Newcastle University.

If you're aged under 26, you may be eligible to apply for one of 40 competitive British Marshall Scholarships.

These awards are made on a competitive basis and cover the cost of tuition, maintenance and travel.

Study Abroad students from the US are also eligible for certain scholarships:

 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

 The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship offers funding to thousands of US students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grants at their home institution. These scholarships can help fund your Study Abroad experience.

 BUTEX International Scholarship

 As an affiliate member of BUTEX,  we are able to offer students the opportunity to apply for the £500 BUTEX International Scholarship. International (non-EU) Study Abroad students who are not funded by an ERASMUS grant are eligible if they have already been offered a place to Study Abroad at the university. The deadline for applying for this scholarship is mid-June every year.

Student Loans

Newcastle University is approved by the US Department of Education to participate in the William D Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. This enables eligible US students to access financial support. Find out more about US Federal Loans on the Student Wellbeing website.