Why Choose Newcastle University?
Seek out life-changing experiences, forge lasting friendships and create memories for life – all from our beautiful city-centre campus in the heart of Newcastle.
One of the highest-ranking universities in the world
Newcastle University is ranked in the world’s top 130 universities by QS World University Rankings 2025. We’re also a founding member of the UK’s Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive universities.
Through research that matters we’re working to build a better world. With social and environmental justice at the core of everything we do, we’re top 100 in the world for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024.
Through teaching that inspires we’re nurturing the next generation of enquiring minds. Both our teaching and the facilities our students need to learn are ranked 5-star by QS Stars 2024.
Be part of an exciting future with us.
Build your future with us
We know how to prepare you for life after your degree. Our Careers Service will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate. You'll learn to:
- plan your career through workshops and insight events
- market your skills and experience in CVs, applications and LinkedIn profiles
- find placements, internships or work experience
- prepare for interviews and assessment centres
- find jobs – including part-time work while you’re studying
- start your own business or independent career
Keeping you safe
Get the support you need by accessing our Student Services from one dedicated building on campus.
And if life gets a bit challenging, our Student Health and Wellbeing teams can offer:
- counselling
- mental health support
- disability support
- financial support
- faith and spirituality support, including opportunities for prayer, worship and meditation
