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Welcome!
Overview and Key Rankings
Programmes of Study
An International University
Life on Campus
The City and Region
Newcastle University: An Overview
City centre campus in North East of England
Russell Group University: 175 years of history
International University: diverse student body, partnerships worldwide
20,456 students, 2,171 Academic Staff (2010)
Newcastle University: Key Rankings140th in the World QS World Rankings 2010
Top 25 in the UK Times Good University Guide / Sunday Times University Guide 2011
17th for Research Power ‘Research Fortnight’, study of 162 universities
Careers Service 2nd Best in World International Student Barometer 2010
Best University City, UK MSN Travel Website 2008, 2009 & 2010
Excellence in Teaching and Research
QAA Audit: 22 of 24 subjects rated
‘Excellent’
NSS Survey: Top 2 results for Medicine, Law, Speech Science,
Archaeology
RAE 2008: world leading and
internationally excellent research
Newcastle University: Academic Structure
Newcastle
University:
3 Faculties
HASSHumanities
ArtsSocial Sciences
SAgEScience
AgricultureEngineering
FMSMedical Sciences
Undergraduate and Postgraduate studyPostgraduate
Masters: 1 year programmes: taught and research
PhD: 3 or 4 year programmes
Integrated PhDs
Undergraduate
3 year Bachelor Honours Programmes
4 year programmes with year abroad/ work experience
Faculty of Humanities of Arts and Social Sciences (HASS)
Architecture, Planning and Landscape *11
Arts and Cultures (Cultural & Heritage Studies, Fine Art, Media & Communication, Music)
Business School
Education, Communication and Language Sciences
English Literature, Language and Linguistics*11
Geography, Politics and Sociology
Historical Studies
Language learning facilities
Law School *9 (3 Sunday Times)
Modern Languages
Faculty of Medical SciencesBiomedical Sciences
Clinical and Laboratory Sciences
Clinical Medical Sciences *6
Dental Sciences *1
Medical Education Development
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and Dentistry
Neurology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry
Psychology
Surgical and Reproductive Sciences
Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE)
Agriculture, Food and Rural Development *4
Biology
Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials *7
Chemistry
Civil Engineering and Geosciences *14
Computing Science
Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering *8
Marine Science and Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical and Systems Engineering *11
Preparatory Programmes: INTO Newcastle
Constituent College of Newcastle University
Undergraduate Foundation
Programmes
Graduate Diploma: Pathway to Master’s
Degrees
English Language programmes including Pre-Sessional English
English Language Requirements
Direct Entry - IELTS 6.5 for most programmes
IELTS 7.0 for some programmes including Medicine, Music, Translating & Interpreting
IELTS 6.0 for Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and Chemistry
Pre-Sessional English: raises English language level by approximately IELTS 0.5 – 6 week and 10 week courses
International Undergraduate Tuition Fees:2011 Entry
•£10,840
Arts
•£13,900
(except Archaeology/Fine Art/Music)
•£10,840
Social Sciences
•£13,900
(except Architecture / Town Planning)•£
10,840
Business and Law
•13,900
Medical Sciences
•(£25,735)
(except the clinical years of Medicine and Dentistry)
•£13,900
Life Sciences
•£13,900
Physical Sciences
•£10,840
(except Mathematics and Statistics)
•£13,900
Engineering
International Postgraduate Tuition Fees:2011 Entry
• Tuition fees for Masters and PhD programmes vary programme to programme
• Full details are available on our website, or in the Postgraduate prospectus
• Example costs include:– MSc Finance £14,840– MSc Automation and Control £13,900– MA International Multimedia and Journalism
£12,340
How to Apply:
• INTO courses: Apply online: www.into.com.uk/newcastle
• Undergraduate: UCASwww.ucas.ac.uk / up to five university choices
• Postgraduate: Apply online www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply
Dates and Deadlines for 2012
• UCAS : 30 June 2012 (15 Oct for Medicine / Dentistry)
• PG Applications: 15 July 2012**High demand courses may close early**
• NUIPS Scholarship Scheme: May 2012• Accommodation Guarantee: 30 June 2012• International Welcome: 17 September 2012• Start of Academic Year: 24 September 2012
Newcastle University: International100+ different nationalities
25% of our staff originate from outside the UK
Global exchange and study abroad partners
Over 3,000 international students
Teaching and research links worldwide
NuMed: Campus in Malaysia
Singapore: Marine Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Mechanical Engineering
International Scholarships
Key Scholarships
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship£2,250, first year of study*
International Postgraduate Scholarship£1,500, first year of study*
Subject specific scholarships available: check website
Campus: University Accommodation• New Overseas students
accommodation guarantee
• Self-Catered, Catered, En-Suite: From ~£80- £120 per week
• Dedicated Postgraduate Accommodation
• Many halls within walking distance of campus and city
On Campus: Language Support
• Free In-Sessional English language support
• Weekly classes / advice sessions – up to 12 hours per week
• Open Access Language Centre
Award-winning Careers Service• Voted 2nd best in the World by International Student
Barometer (2010)!
• Services Include:– CV Checks & 1-1 guidance– Business Start-Up support– International Student Support– Career development modules– Employer presentations & vacancies– Job Shop
Campus: Student Welfare and Support
• Pre-arrival and arrival schemes
• Airport pick-up and orientation week
• Personal tutors• Dedicated International
Office• Student Advice Centre –
including visa advice• Union Society• Chaplaincy• Careers Service
On Campus: Library and Computing
Award Winning Library open 7 days a week
1 million+ books and online resources
Campus wide computing facilities
Internet access in Halls of Residence
On Campus – Students Activities
• £8 million redevelopment for 2011
• 150 student societies - variety of social events
• New Sports Centre – 55 sports clubs
• Welfare Support: Student Advice Centre
• Student Democracy
The North-East “ the most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in the whole of England ” Lonely Planet Blue Guide
Student and City Life• Arts & Culture – Northern Stage,
Theatre Royal, The Sage, Baltic Art Gallery
• Sports – Football, Rugby, Surfing, Rowing, Climbing, Swimming, Gym, ….
Shopping: Metro Centre, Grainger Market, Northumberland Street
Nightlife: Quayside, wide selection of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs,
Newcastle upon Tyne
St James’ Park
Business School
China Town
Medical School
Metro Station
Campus
City Centre
Quayside