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Summary
Newcastle University is committed to excellence, innovation and creativity. A research-intensive Russell Group university, it aims to find solutions to some of society's greatest problems. Outstanding teaching by world-leading experts and top academics, combined with dedicated support, prepares students to start changing the world. The campus, in a lively and cosmopolitan student city, is home to an inclusive community of 28,000 students from over 130 countries.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate78%Postgraduate22%
Study mode
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Full-time95%Part-time5%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK78%International20%EU2%
Student gender
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Male 47%Female 53%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2027
Overall ranking
35th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000702 70%35th
4 -
Entry standards
/ Max 208140 67%36th
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.05 76%118th
12 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.29 82%30th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.70 70%13th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 45922558 56%36th
13 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2556795 31%56th
3 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.313.950th
10 -
Continuation
/ Max 10095.8 96%23rd
6 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10077.8 78%39th
8 -
Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10076.6 77%41st
3
Subject League Tables 2027
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Design
- Asian Studies
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Communication & Media Studies
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- Food Science
- French
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- German
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Sports Science
- Town & Country Planning and Landscape Design
Overall ranking
22nd out of 104
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10087.7 88%22nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 209138 66%26th
2 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%55th
15 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.06 77%36th
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Continuation
/ Max 10091.1 91%41st
13 -
Graduate prospects
/ Max 10084.0 84%11th
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Campus locations
Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Newcastle University is a founding member of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive universities. It combines world-class research with an outstanding academic experience. Students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, challenged and supported by world-class experts and academics. Degrees are shaped by links with national and multinational industries as students build the skills they need to become highly desirable graduates. Placements, work experience, work or study abroad opportunities help students gain employability skills and broaden their horizons.
Self-catered residences for both postgraduate and undergraduate students are in great locations, close to campus and public transport links for easy access to the university and city centre. Rooms offer shared or private facilities, with communal areas and social spaces. All residences have designated laundry rooms. Some undergraduate accommodation features study zones, games areas, and communal spaces. A range of accommodation is available to suit different budgets. Rent is inclusive of utility bills (some exclusions apply). Free personal possessions insurance and Wi-Fi are included as standard.
The university is located in North East England – a region steeped in history, with romantic castles, beautiful landscapes and a stunning coastline. The campus is in the heart of Newcastle, a welcoming, multicultural city where one in six people is a student. Newcastle is also one of the most affordable cities in the UK. Fast road and rail links connect the city with the rest of the UK – Newcastle is less than 3 hours by train from London. An international airport operates direct flights to multiple UK and worldwide destinations. A Metro system links the city, its airport, railway station, and popular student suburbs, as well as the beautiful coastline just 30 minutes away.