The University of Newcastle
A research-led university with extensive industry connections, based in Newcastle, Australia, a safe and vibrant coastal city.
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Why choose the University of Newcastle?
Top 200 in the world
QS World University Rankings 2025
Top 50 in the world for sustainability
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
Top 8 in Australia for research
Excellence in Research Australia
The University of Newcastle continues to build its global reputation and is known its academic and research excellence, industry connections and sustainability.
Take a closer look at The University of Newcastle
Here’s why our students love Newcastle
Newcastle is a safe and friendly city with an exciting culture. It’s part of a stunning stretch Australia’s coastline, and is just two hours from the buzzing city of Sydney.
Newcastle is where you can gain specialist knowledge.
Much of its research is rated “well above world standard” by Research Excellence Australia.
Top 3 reasons to choose Newcastle
- Over 450 research and development partners
- Extensive links with industry
- Newcastle leads by example in sustainability
Your route to The University of Newcastle
If you want to study at The University of Newcastle but don’t meet the entry requirements, then you can take a degree preparation course at the on-campus International College and progress to the University.
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On campus
The University of Newcastle College of International Education
- On-campus degree preparation courses
- Access to university facilities from day one
- Guaranteed entry to a University of Newcastle degree*
*When you successfully complete your degree preparation course at the required level.
- A degree preparation course (also known as a pathway course) helps you improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.
- If you pass your degree preparation course at the required level and with good attendance, then you are guaranteed entry to your chosen degree at university.
Life on campus
The University’s main campus at Newcastle has a great location on Australia’s beautiful east coast, two hours from Sydney in New South Wales.
The University’s Newcastle campus offers state-of-the-art facilities in a central city location.
7,000+
international students
110+
countries represented on campus
#1
in Australia for industry collaboration (Innovation Connections IC Data 2014–2020)
100+
clubs and societies to join
Top 25
in Australia for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024)
95%
of research at or above world standard
Any other questions?
Where is Newcastle?
Newcastle is a scenic port city, with beautiful beaches, on Australia’s stunning east coast. It is in New South Wales, the country’s most populous state.
What can I do in Newcastle?
There’s so much to see and do in Newcastle. You can enjoy spectacular views on popular coastal walk, the Bather’s Way, or go shopping at the city’s many markets. There’s also plenty of culture on offer at the regional art galleries, museums and theatres.
Is Newcastle a good place for international students?
Newcastle is a historical city in the middle of an exciting urban renewal, and is the leading regional economy in Australia. The University of Newcastle a truly international institution, with over 39,000 students from more than 110 countries worldwide. Here, everybody is welcome!
