Northumbria University

About the Institution

• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
• Additional Campuses: London and Amsterdam
• Student Population: 26,000-30,000 students from 140+ countries
• Investment: Over £250 million in campus development (last decade)
• Type: Public university

Why Choose Northumbria?

Academic Excellence:

• Silver TEF (Teaching Excellence Framework) rating
• QS World University Rankings 2026: 550th globally
• Biggest rise in research power ranking: moved to 23rd in UK
• National Student Survey scores above sector average

Outstanding Career Outcomes:

• Top 10 UK universities for graduates in professional/managerial roles
• 94% graduate employment rate
• Partnerships with IBM, Nissan, Procter & Gamble, Nike, BBC, NHS
• Over 560 employer partnerships and 60 professional body accreditations

Subject Excellence:

• Top 5 UK: Forensic Science, IT, Tourism Studies
• Top 10 UK: Art and Design, Building, Education, Nursing
• Courses developed with industry consultation

Research Impact:

• Significant improvement in research rankings
• Strong industry partnerships
• Applied research with real-world applications

Programs to Pursue

Strong Departments:

• Business School: Industry-developed curriculum
• Engineering: Civil, mechanical, electrical, computing
• Health Sciences: Nursing, midwifery, public health (training majority of region's nurses)
• Law: LLB and postgraduate programs
• Computing & Information Sciences: New £250m+ building
• Design: Art, fashion, graphic design
• Sports Science
• Architecture

Study Options:

• Undergraduate degrees
• Postgraduate programs
• Degree apprenticeships
• Research degrees (PhD)
• Study abroad opportunities
• Summer programs internationally

Student Lifestyle

Campus Facilities:

• University Library: One of UK's best academic libraries
  • 500,000 print books, 900,000+ e-books, 85,000 e-journals
  • Extensive study spaces and digital hubs
  • Digital Commons for collaborative work

• Sport Central: Flagship £30 million sports facility
  • Full gym and swimming pool
  • 3,000-seat arena for major events
  • Climbing wall
  • Wide range of fitness classes
  • Online workout options

• Students' Union:
  • 100+ student societies
  • Three award-winning bars
  • Venue for biggest club nights and gigs in Newcastle
  • Free wellbeing support
  • Academic and housing advice
  • Podcasting studio (The Studio) with high-quality equipment
  • Games spaces (giant bean bags, table tennis)
  • Habita bar for live music and big screen sports

Accommodation:

• Nearly 5,000 bedrooms on campus
• Modern en-suite apartments to traditional housing
• High-speed internet included
• Laundry services
• 24-hour security
• Common rooms and study spaces
• Flexible payment options

City Life - Newcastle:

• One of UK's best student cities
• Vibrant nightlife and culture (renowned club scene)
• Museums, art galleries, extensive shopping
• 30 minutes from Blue Flag beaches
• Historic castles (Northumberland) and countryside nearby
• Friendly, dynamic Northern city
• Riverside bars and dining along River Tyne

Global Recognition

Rankings:

• QS World Rankings 2026: 550th globally
• Complete University Guide 2022: 49th out of 130 UK universities
• Times Higher Education Student Satisfaction: 21st out of 111 (2014)
• 4th in UK for graduate business start-ups

International Outlook:

• Students from 140+ countries
• Global partnerships for study abroad
• International summer programs
• Strong international student support services