Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University traces its roots back to 1800. It is one of the top ten UK universities for graduate employability. The university offers world-class education, with many of its courses having international stature.
Northumbria has been rated as the best university in the North East by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 for student experience. This rating reflects the significant GBP 52 million investment in the university’s facilities and estate in recent years.
A research-led university, Northumbria takes a deep interest in engaging with the fast-paced world and addressing real-world challenges. It is rated among the top UK universities for its research power.
There are 60 professional bodies which have sponsored or accredited the university’s programmes. Northumbria has also partnered with over 500 universities, colleges and schools all over the globe, and these partnerships bring a lot of value to every student’s life.
Home to over 32,000 students with 3,300 international students, Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK for offering the best ‘city life’ (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2018). Students benefit not only from the academic support that they receive, but also from other support services related to their finances, visas, part-time jobs, mental health and well-being. Choosing from over 100 societies and volunteer projects, students get to know their academic environment and closely interact with other students.
According to Rough Guides, Newcastle was the ‘Best Place to Visit in 2018’ in the world with a thriving arts and culture scene. Stunning coastlines and stately homes dominate the city and are some of the sources of recreation. There is something for every student to explore while studying at Northumbria.
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Northumbria boasts an impressive community of over 194,000 alumni based in 167 countries worldwide. Many have gone on to achieve successful careers in both the UK and globally with leading companies after graduation.
Northumbria offers a dedicated Careers and Employment Service, which has an excellent track record of delivering favourable, graduate outcomes for students. It supports students in the following ways:
Northumbria University has invested more than GBP 250 million in its campus facilities over the past decade. Most recently, this has included a GBP 52 million investment in two new state-of-the-art facilities to provide major benefits for Computing and Information Sciences as well as Architecture and Built Environment students.
Supporting one of the university’s strongest research areas, Northumbria has spent over GBP 7 million on the new Computing and Information Sciences Building. The facility consists of multiple research spaces and specialist teaching areas, as well as a ‘Maker Space’ to encourage students to collaborate, test and work on new ideas. 58% of outputs in the department are considered world-leading or internationally excellent, and the investment has only enhanced the facilities and opportunities available to students.
With a renowned architecture school and an international reputation for excellence, the department now has access to state-of-the-art studios designed by award-winning architects. The world-class home is an extension of the university’s Grade II listed Sutherland Building and gives the school a world-class home to enhance the student experience.
8,65,569 Living costs
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A dedicated International Academic Scholarship scheme is in place at Northumbria to reward outstanding academic achievement. These scholarships are offered to international students joining full-time courses as a reduction in first year tuition fees.
Overseas students who are self-funding may also be eligible for a scholarship of up to GBP 6000 over three years, with GBP 3000 for the first year. It is based on several factors including overall and individual subject grades, level of qualification and the type of institution at which they have studied.
Northumbria strives to attract academically excellent students, with several scholarships available to encourage international students to attend, including:
Three annual scholarships awarded to Latin American students starting postgraduate programmes at Northumbria, in partnership with Santander Universities. The GBP 5,000 award goes towards tuition fees for master’s degree students, who must be residents of the participating countries such Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and either have or expect to obtain the international equivalent of a UK first class or 2:1 honour’s degree at undergraduate level.
Northumbria is one of 11 leading UK universities to have collaborated with Aviva to offer a 20% discount on tuition fees to outstanding students from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam, if either the students or their parents are Aviva customers.
Students applying to Northumbria University generally require an English language test to prove proficiency, such as IELTS, Pearson or other equivalents. Entry requirements for academic courses vary from one to another and therefore students should check individual course requirements.
Students failing to meet requirements can attend a range of pre-sessional English and Study Skills programmes provided by the university throughout the year, or a large Summer School, which provides a warm, friendly and supportive environment. They aim to prepare international students for study at Northumbria or elsewhere in the UK, whether undergraduate or postgraduate study. English and Study Skills programmes give students language and other academic skills necessary to benefit as much as possible from their future academic courses and involve a content-based approach. Participants will also develop the ideas and concepts they need to participate in the global academic community.
The quality of education provided and the level of students is paramount to Northumbria University, and as a result it welcomes gifted students from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures including the UK and Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South East and East Asia, Latin-America and the Indian subcontinent.
The university provides students with an education experience, which aims to set them up for life and is shaped by world-leading research. Passionate industry experts deliver teaching with a commitment to students.
Students attending Northumbria are attending an institution with both a national and international reputation for academic quality. The Law Department has been awarded the highest form of national recognition in the UK, the Queen’s Anniversary prize (2013), whilst the Arts department received funding for a Centre for Doctoral Training over the next five years, one of only 18 institutions in Britain to be awarded such funding. The Business School has also received double accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) for its business and accounting programmes, the first in Europe to achieve this feat.
Several programmes are offered at Northumbria University at various schools, including:
Covers Industrial, Fashion, Communication and Innovation Design. Boasts impressive alumni including the Chief Design Officer at Apple, Sir Jonathan Ive, who helped design the iPad, iPhone and iMac.
Well-established, with BSc Nursing programmes ranked in the top 20 in the UK (Complete University Guide) and accredited by the Royal College of Nursing. Hosts highly rated Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health Professional Council (HPC) approved events.
Housed in impressive new facilities and focusing on the teaching, research and enterprise of Architecture, Interior Architecture, Quantity and Building Surveying, Real Estate and Housing.
World-renowned experts deliver dynamic and stimulating courses in a wide range of disciplines, from animation to film, theatre and television, through to arts management and teaching.
Leading department with new building, featuring leading work in computer science, games, animation and visual effects, computer forensics and security, network technology, website development, library management, and data and information sciences.
Globally recognised school offering some of the best business-related courses in the UK.
One of the UKs largest law schools, delivering excellent courses with a national and international reputation in legal education.