Institution name

University of Newcastle

Institution type

University

CRICOS provider code

00109J

Total number of students

30000

Total number of international students

4000

Contact address for international enquiries

Callaghan Campus
University Drive
CALLAGHAN 2308

Telephone

+61 (0) 2 4921 5010

EFL telephone number

+61 (0) 2 4921 5376

EFL email address

EFL email

EFL website address

EFL website

Venue / office name

University of Newcastle

Address

Callaghan Campus
University Drive
CALLAGHAN
New South Wales
2308

Venue description

This campus is located on a 140-hectare site of natural bushland 12 kilometres west of the city of Newcastle, the Callaghan campus has a reputation for being one of the most naturally beautiful campuses in Australia. Callaghan is the original campus and the place where the majority (around 16,000) of the students are based. Callaghan is well serviced by both bus and train (there is a railway station adjacent to the campus) and it has excellent access to the freeway.

Telephone number

+61 (0) 2 4921 5000

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Located outside Australia

No

Accommodation details

This campus has housing over 950 students, this university has four residential Colleges: Barahineban, Edwards Hall, Evatt House and International House. More than half of these rooms are reserved for existing residents. The Colleges can offer students a range of social, cultural and sporting opportunities in an environment conducive to study and academic achievement. Each College is under the care of a Head of Residence and a team of residential staff. Each College has its own ethos and students have a choice of catered or self-catered lifestyles. The Ourimbah Campus has a self-catered residential unit (Blue Gum House). The Off-Campus Accommodation office maintains an interactive database of accommodation options.

Distance from international airport

68km from Sydney Airport