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Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, North East, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia
Russell Group
About
Why study at Newcastle University?
Explore research-led learning and global opportunities at Newcastle University, a member of the Russell Group with academic roots dating back to its School of Medicine and Surgery in 1834. Students can choose from subjects across medicine, the biosciences, engineering, computing, architecture, planning, business, the humanities and social sciences. Teaching is shaped by active research, professional practice and connections with industry, helping students understand complex challenges and develop the knowledge needed to respond. With campuses in the UK, Malaysia and Singapore, Newcastle also offers an internationally connected academic community.
At a glance
Newcastle University in numbers
- 3Campuses
- 1834Founded
- #149QS World Ranking 2027
- #154THE World Ranking 2027
- #81Guardian 2026
- #33THE REF ranking 2021
- 27,000Students
- #85THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#149
QS World University Rankings 2027
#154
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2027
#81
The Guardian University Guide 2026
#33
Times Higher Education REF Rankings 2021
#85
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Newcastle Campus
The University’s principal campus is located in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne. Historic buildings sit alongside modern teaching spaces, laboratories, libraries and specialist research centres, with the city’s shops, cultural venues and transport connections close by. Newcastle Helix also connects students and researchers with businesses and public organisations working on new ideas and technologies.
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Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia – NUMed
Based in Iskandar Puteri near Johor Bahru, NUMed is a purpose-built campus specialising in medical and biomedical education. Students follow programmes based on Newcastle’s UK provision but adapted to the Malaysian healthcare environment, supported by specialist facilities and clinical experience.
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Newcastle University in Singapore
Newcastle’s Singapore campus focuses on engineering, science and industry-connected research. Undergraduate engineering programmes are delivered with the Singapore Institute of Technology in the Punggol Digital District, while the Newcastle Research and Innovation Institute Singapore supports postgraduate study, research and collaboration with industry.
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Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship (Undergraduate)
- Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship (Undergraduate)
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship (Postgraduate)
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