What happens next?

We aim to review applications on a rolling basis, and you can usually expect to hear from us within three weeks from submission, though there may be additional delays at peak periods.

A member of the Global Opportunities team with be the first to review your application to make sure you have provided all the information we need. We will be in touch with you if we identify any issues.

Secondly, the School Exchange Coordinator for your subject area will review and assess your application. Our coordinators will consider your academic background, personal statement, and choice of modules. For some subject areas, such as Fine Art, you may be asked to submit additional materials, such as a portfolio. We will be in touch with you if this is the case.

Most applications we receive are successful, however, we sometimes issue ‘conditional’ offers. This may happen, for example, when a School Exchange Coordinator would be happy to receive you as an exchange student, but would prefer you to change your module choices. We will work with you if you receive a conditional offer to make sure you understand what to do next.

Any additional documents you need for immigration purposes will be sent to you later.

Timeline - full year 2024-25

Here are some of the key dates to remember for your application and academic timeline if you are planning on studying with us for a Full Academic Year (Fall and Spring).

30 April 2024 - Application deadline

The deadline for submitting your online application if you are planning to study for a Full Academic Year (Fall and Spring).

9 September 2024 - Provisional arrival date

We recommend that you arrive on the Monday or Tuesday of this week so that you can take part in the International Welcome Week. Please wait until you receive your acceptance and visa (if applicable) before making any travel plans.

9-15 September 2024 - International Welcome Week

A week of activities, help and support to help international students get settled into Newcastle and meet new people. These dates are provisional and will be confirmed in your acceptance letter.

16-20 September 2024 - Freshers' Week

A week full of social events, fairs and administrative tasks to help all new students get settled in, make new friends and get ready to start their classes.

23 September 2024 - Semester 1 classes begin

The teaching start date for Semester 1 (Fall).

13 December 2024 - Classes end for Winter Break

Students will have three weeks for travelling, socializing, relaxing, and preparing for any upcoming exams.

27 January 2025 - Semester 2 classes begin

The teaching start date for Semester 2 (Spring).

28 March 2025 - Classes end for Spring Break

Students will have a month for travelling, socialising, relaxing and preparing for any upcoming exams.

28 April 2025 - Classes resume after Spring Break

Spring Break ends and classes will continue for the rest of Semester 2.

30 May 2025 - Semester 2 classes end

The teaching end date for Semester 2 (Spring).

Timeline - Semester 1 only 2024-25

Students from our Non-EU partners should be aware that while ordinarily, Newcastle University’s Fall semester runs over Winter break and into January, we do allow non-EU partner students to return home in December and undertake ‘Alternative Assessments’ to complete their studies early. There is no requirement to stay or return to Newcastle in January to take exams because we appreciate that many students, will be resuming studies in their home country.

30 April 2024 - Semester 1 application deadline

The deadline for submitting your online application if you are planning to study for Semester 1 (Autumn/Fall) only.

9 September 2024 - Provisional arrival date

9-15 September 2024 - International Welcome Week

A week of activities, help and support to help international students get settled into Newcastle and meet new people. These dates are provisional and will be confirmed in your acceptance letter.

16-20 September 2024 - Freshers' Week

A week full of social events, fairs and administrative tasks to help all new students get settled in, make new friends and get ready to start their classes.

23 September 2024 - Semester 1 classes begin

The teaching start date for Semester 1 (Autumn/Fall).

13 December 2024 - Classes end for Winter Break

The teaching end date for Semester 1 (Autumn/Fall).

Timeline - Semester 2 only 2024-25

Here are some of the key dates to remember for your application and academic timeline if you are planning on studying with us for Semester 2 (Spring) only.

31 October 2024 - Semester 2 application deadline

The deadline for submitting your online application if you are planning to study for Semester 1 (Autumn/Fall) only.

22 January 2025 - Provisional arrival date

We recommend that you arrive by the Wednesday of this week so that you can take part in International Welcome. Please wait until you receive your acceptance and visa (if applicable) before making any travel plans.

22-24 January 2025 - International Welcome

Three days of activities, help, and support to help international students get settled into Newcastle and meet new people. These dates are provisional and will be confirmed in your acceptance letter.