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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 29,000 students from over 135 countries.
Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate75%Postgraduate25%
Study mode
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Full-time94%Part-time6%
Student population
- More than 25,000 students
Where students come from
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UK77%International20%EU3%
Student gender
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Male 46%Female 54%
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 2026
Overall ranking
31st out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000696 70%31st
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Entry standards
/ Max 215151 70%35th
1 -
Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%106th
5 -
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 37572456 65%23rd
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Facilities spend
/ Max 2164733 34%59th
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Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.714.240th
10 -
Continuation
/ Max 10093.3 93%29th
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Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10080.6 81%31st
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10078.0 78%38th
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Subject League Tables 2026
- 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
24th out of 102
Subject ranking trend - past 5 years
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10088.1 88%24th
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Entry standards
/ Max 233147 63%24th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.19 80%40th
10 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.06 77%36th
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Continuation
/ Max 10090.9 91%54th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10086.0 86%8th
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Campus locations
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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 all budgets. Rent is inclusive of utility bills (some exclusions apply). Free personal possessions insurance and Wi-Fi is 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.