Newcastle University

A university of distinction
Newcastle University is a member of the elite Russell Group, an association of leading research-intensive universities. Our compact, city centre campus is home to world-class research institutes and academic schools that provide taught programmes and research degrees in the following subject areas: arts and humanities; biological, environmental and agricultural sciences; biomedicine; business, finance and management; education, communication and language sciences; engineering and computing science; physical and mathematical sciences; social sciences and law.

International centre for culture
Heritage, language, music and the arts are an important part of our research and teaching portfolio, and the campus is home to the International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies and the International Centre for Music Studies. A new cultural quarter is being developed on campus. This includes the Culture Lab, a £4m research facility, the Northern Stage Theatre and the development of the £26m Great North Museum project (due for completion in early 2009).

Science and engineering
Our taught and research programmes are designed to meet the current and future needs of the science, agriculture and engineering industries and we work closely with industry, government departments and communities to develop innovative solutions. For example, the Hydrogeochemical Engineering Research and Outreach Group was awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education for the pioneering work they have undertaken with communities to develop a sustainable, natural regeneration technique to treat polluted mine waters.

Newcastle Biomedicine
Newcastle University has an international reputation for its pioneering work in ageing and health, cell and molecular biosciences, cancer research, human genetics, nanotechnology, and stem cell research. We offer a range of taught and research courses tailored to the specific needs of biomedical scientists, healthcare professionals, practicing clinicians and dentists. Our research strategy is to support strong basic science that translates into clinical research for the benefit of patients, by encouraging collaborative working between scientists and clinicians across disciplines and specialities.

Student facilities and accommodation

• Affordable University accommodation close to campus and advice and assistance for students who prefer to live in private accommodation.
• A large-scale, high-quality computing service with a reliable and secure network and easy access to the internet and e-mail.
• Three on-campus libraries – the Robinson Library, the Walton Library (Medical and Dental) and the Law Library.
• An open-access language centre for foreign language learning and the INTO Newcastle University Language Centre for English-language programmes.
• An award-winning careers service.
• A £5.5m sports centre and plenty of opportunities to play sports for fun, fitness or serious competition.

Student life
In a survey by the Friends Reunited website, Newcastle was voted the UK’s second friendliest university. On campus, there is a good mix of UK, European and international students studying on undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.

Funding and scholarships
Funding for all our taught programmes and research degrees, including international scholarships, can be accessed via our online postgraduate funding database (www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding).

Travelling to Newcastle
Newcastle International Airport is just outside the city and has daily scheduled services with a number of European and British cities. Newcastle has good rail links (London, for example, is just three hours away by train) and is easily accessible by road via the A1 from the north and south and the A69 from the west.

Newcastle... [has] an impressive academic track record and is located in a city that inspires immense affection in locals and visitors alike.
The Guardian University Guide 2008

Contact
Enquiries Service
Newcastle University 
6 Kensington Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
T +44 (0)191 222 5594
F +44 (0)191 222 8685
W www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate or www.ncl.ac.uk/enquiries (online enquiries)