Rankings of Newcastle University

Founded in 1834, Newcastle University is located in the small city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Less than an hour’s bus ride from the coast, this institution of higher education offers Undergraduates modern lecture theatres, state-of-the-art laboratories, and spaces for socialising and for being creative such as their Fine Arts Hub. Postgraduate students have their own library, complete with a laptop loan system and assistance from knowledgeable librarians to ensure that students have every means of succeeding.

Latest ranking updates for Newcastle University
  • 27 Sep, 2023: THE Times Higher Education, UK announced latest results of THE World University Rankings with Newcastle University in position 168.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: New edition of The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management). Newcastle University ranked #27.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: Newcastle University ranks 67 in the latest The Guardian League Table from The Guardian News and Media Limited.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking with Newcastle University in position 201.

University rankings

    • #25 
    • #33 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #52 
    • #67 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #30 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #168 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #110 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #151 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #17 
    • #156 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #276 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #181 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #159 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #18 
    • #307 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #188 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #167 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #16 
    • #191 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #103 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #156 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #27 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #12 
    • #161 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #80 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities Europe
    [Published 30 April, 2019]
    • #12 
    • #123 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #18 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #12 
    • #138 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #24 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #166 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #15 
    • #201 
    Agricultural Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #9 
    • #203 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #171 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #3 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #97 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #4 
    Food Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #7 
    • #9 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #6 
    • #7 
    Art & Design
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #151 
    Art & Design
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #126 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #7 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #30 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #31 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #24 
    • #151 
    Accounting & Finance
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #27 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #45 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #28 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #151 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #176 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #134 
    Economics & Business
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #151 
    Management
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #11 
    Marketing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #101 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #22 
    • #27 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #251 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #26 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Education

    • #17 
    • #20 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #84 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #200 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #251 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #38 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Engineering

    • #8 
    • #151 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #17 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #28 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #201 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #261 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #362 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #25 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #29 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #158 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #225 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #31 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #301 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #351 
    Electrical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #176 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #239 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Engineering - Chemical
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #51 
    Engineering - Civil & Structural
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #151 
    Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #208 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #451 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #25 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #53 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #201 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #269 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #310 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #292 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Journalism & Media Studies

    • #7 
    • #8 
    Communication & Media Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #101 
    Communication & Media Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #10 
    Journalism
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #11 
    • #14 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #31 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #95 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #6 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #12 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #10 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #101 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #151 
    Modern Langugages
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #17 
    • #23 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #25 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #201 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #29 
    • #41 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #43 
    • #54 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #251 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #301 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #17 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #76 
    Statistics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #102 
    Statistics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #13 
    • #101 
    Anatomy & Physiology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #76 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #14 
    • #126 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Dentistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #10 
    Dentistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #51 
    Dentistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #104 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #166 
    Immunology
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #168 
    Immunology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #18 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #23 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #77 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #16 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #91 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #101 
    Public Health
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #25 
    • #33 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #101 
    Biological Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #8 
    • #108 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #154 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #70 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #166 
    Biology & Biochemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #20 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #44 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #151 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Earth & Marine Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #101 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #186 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #26 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #16 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #101 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #186 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #118 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #137 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #201 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #614 
    Physical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #39 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #351 
    Physics & Astronomy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #12 
    • #15 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #51 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #51 
    Development Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #25 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #50 
    • #63 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #89 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #23 
    • #201 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #11 
    • #41 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #44 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #40 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #59 
    • #69 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #71 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #151 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #29 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #38 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #109 
    Philosophy
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #33 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #44 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #15 
    • #101 
    Politics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #21 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #35 
    • #47 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #177 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #21 
    • #125 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #126 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #33 
    • #42 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #96 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #101 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Sports Science

    • #15 
    • #20 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Newcastle University

Agriculture & Forestry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
Agriculture
Dentistry CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#3 
Medicine & Health
German CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Languages & Literature
Creative Writing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Arts Visual & Performing
Communication & Media Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Journalism & Media Studies
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#9 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Marketing CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11 
Business
Geography GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#11 
Social Studies & Humanities
Geology CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#16 
Natural Sciences
Chemical Engineering CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#17 
Engineering

Student Reviews for Newcastle University

Student satisfaction:
4.5 (based on 753 student reviews)

“As an international student, it was the best experience I could have hoped for. There was so much support offered by lecturers and staff in general. The courses were multidisciplinary and with strong links to industry. I would definitely recommend Newcastle University to everyone.”

“The facilities are well maintained and there is a good variety of them, however the printers available don’t usually work and on the social aspect, the student union could definitely improve.”

“Besides the lecturers taking so long to give feedback, my experience has been good. There are many societies to join and meet many new people. Great social life, I would recommend it.”

About Newcastle University

PROS

  • Ranked among the top 300 worldwide by Times Higher Education and The Times Good University Guide. Additionally, QS World University Rankings has awarded Newcastle University with 5 stars for Teaching Excellence.
  • When it comes to social opportunities on campus, NU offers a wide selection of clubs to get involved in. Some of the most popular include the 20 Minute Society, the 93% Club, and the Afro -Caribbean Society.
  • Students highlight their superb facilities, which include modern lecture theatres, laboratories, and creative spaces, and more.

CONS

  • Students complain the university suffers a lack of printers, and they are often having issues.
  • Lecturers take too long to give feedback, according to students. This is likely due to the university simply having a lot of students.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1834
Telephone:
+44 (0) 1912 326 002
Address:
King's Gate
NE1 7RU, Newcastle
England UK
Website:
https://www.ncl.ac.uk/
Social:

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Others
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of Newcastle University

  Course
1 Animal Science - BSc 100/100 (6 student reviews)
2 Physical Geography - BSc 100/100 (9 student reviews)
3 History and Archaeology - BA 91/100 (8 student reviews)
4 Speech and Language Sciences - MSLT 90/100 (7 student reviews)
5 Zoology - BSc 89/100 (12 student reviews)
6 Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry - MChem 87/100 (11 student reviews)
7 Linguistics with Spanish - BA 87/100 (10 student reviews)
8 Linguistics - BA 87/100 (10 student reviews)
9 Linguistics with German - BA 87/100 (10 student reviews)
10 Modern Languages and Linguistics - BA 87/100 (10 student reviews)

TOP 10 highest earning degree courses of Newcastle University

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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of Newcastle University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
2005 total respondents

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 267 students of Newcastle University participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for Newcastle University in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 81.3

Student composition of Newcastle University

Business and Management:
3060
medicine (non-specific):
2615
Biosciences:
2500
Computing:
1460
languages and area studies :
1290
architecture, building and planning:
1030
Mathematical Sciences:
990
Psychology:
950
Mechanical Engineering:
810
English Studies:
795
education and teaching:
780
Law:
760
Economics:
750
geography, earth and environmental studies:
715
Politics:
680
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
625
Civil Engineering:
610
History:
600
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
485
Chemistry:
465
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
460
Dentistry:
455
agriculture, food and related studies:
400
Sociology:
345
Creative Arts and Design:
300
Philosophy:
220
Classics:
205
Performing Arts:
190
Archaeology:
165
anatomy, physiology and pathology:
165
Physics and Astronomy:
160
China:
2765
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
275
India:
205
Saudi Arabia:
190
Malaysia:
155
Kuwait:
125
United States:
120
United Arab Emirates:
100
Singapore:
100
Indonesia:
95
Nigeria:
75
Oman:
65
Korea (South):
65
Taiwan:
55
Thailand:
55
Pakistan:
50
Turkey:
50
Russia:
50
Bahrain:
45
Vietnam:
35
Canada:
30
Qatar:
25
Brunei:
25
Egypt:
25
Switzerland:
20
Norway:
20
Japan:
20
Kazakhstan:
20
Myanmar (Burma):
20
Cayman Islands:
15
Iran:
15
Jordan:
15
Kenya:
15
Mauritius:
15
Mexico:
15
Bangladesh:
15
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Libya:
10
Brazil:
10
Lebanon:
10
Sri Lanka:
10
Azerbaijan:
10
Ecuador:
10
Australia:
10
Ukraine:
10
Peru:
5
Venezuela:
5
Colombia:
5
Chile:
5
Bermuda:
5
Trinidad and Tobago:
5
Panama:
5
Dominican Republic:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Iraq:
5
Philippines:
5
Nepal:
5
Zimbabwe:
5
Zambia:
5
Uganda:
5
Sudan:
5
South Africa:
5
Namibia:
5
Morocco:
5
Ghana:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Botswana:
5
Georgia:
5
Belarus:
5

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FAQ

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Newcastle University is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 32 rankings of Newcastle University.

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