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Who We Are
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https://www.ncl.ac.uk/who-we-are/
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Who We Are

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Who we Are - Excellence and impact - Research Excellence - Teaching and Student Experience - Graduate Employability - League Tables and Rankings - Our Strengths - Engagement and Place - Research Strategy - Education Strategy - Social and Environmental Justice - Social Justice - Sustainability - University of Sanctuary - Our Campuses - Faculties, Schools and Research Units - Newcastle Campus - NUMed Malaysia - Singapore Campus - Our People - Global - Structure and Governance - Transparency - Office for Students Transparency Data - Access and Participation - Brand Hub - Deans - Key Dates - Our Partnerships - History of Newcastle University - Contact Us - Maps and Directions - Study with Us

Study with Us - Undergraduate - Find a Degree - Subject Areas - Applications and Offers - Undergraduate Application Advice - Step-by-Step Guide for UK Students - Step-by-Step Guide for International and EU Students - Applying through UCAS - Entry Requirements - A and AS Levels - Personal statements - Application Decisions - Access Schemes and Pathway Programmes - PARTNERS - Policies and Procedures - Applicants with Disabilities - Mature Applicants - Deferred Entry - Fees and Funding - Scholarships and Bursaries - Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships - Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships – Undergraduate - Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - International Foundation Scholarships - International Family Discounts - Opportunity Scholarships - Subject Scholarships - Sports Scholarships - St Nicholas’ Educational Trust Scholarship - NU Sanctuary Scholarships - Tuition Fees and Costs - Additional Costs - Student Loans - International Student Finance - Global Scholarships - Undergraduate Open Days - Sign up and Discover - School and College Outreach - Information for Parents and Supporters - Request a Prospectus - Chat to Our Students - Postgraduate Taught - Find a Degree - Why Choose Newcastle? - Your Study Options - Qualifications Explained - Fees & Funding - Search for Funding - Funding Your Studies - Global Scholarships - Applications & Offers - Application Help - Advice & Resources - Your Offer Guide - Postgraduate Open Days - Chat to Our Students - Postgraduate Research - Find a Degree - Why Choose Newcastle? - Qualifications Explained - Research at Newcastle - Is a PhD for me? - Fees and Funding - How to Apply - How to apply for Studentships - How to Propose your Research - How to Write a Research Proposal - Occasional Students - Student Support - Careers - Our Doctoral College - Postgraduate Open Days - Chat to Our Students - Global Scholarships - Distance Learning - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - Why Choose Newcastle University? - Our Campus - Libraries - IT - Study Support - Sport - Campus Tours - Student Safety - Student Life - Life in Newcastle - City Suburbs - Sports and Fitness - Food and Drink - Local Services - Things to do - Our North East Region - Cost of Living - Support and Wellbeing - Teaching and Learning - Student Stories - Chat to Our Students - Student Blog - Belong - Accommodation - Our Accommodation - Accommodation Types - Types of Rooms - Accessible accommodation - Staff and Visitors - Bedrooms we offer - Booking - Applying for Accommodation - Accommodation Guarantee - Applying for Undergraduate Accommodation - Applying for Postgraduate Accommodation - Applying for Accessible Accommodation - Part Year Student Accommodation - Clearing and Insurance - Living with Us - Safety and Security - Moving In - Leaving Us - Returning Next Year - Extending Your Stay - Room Changes - Current Residents - Insurance - Parking & Bicycle Storage - Post and Parcels - Guest Visitors and Going Away - Energy & Recycling - ResLife - ResLife Find a Flatmate - Your ResLife Team - Student Support - Policies - Accommodation Payments - Payment Methods - Payment Schedules - Managed Partnerships - Rent Adjustments - Contact Us - Student Village Receptions - Your Accommodation Team - Report a Fault - Feedback and Complaints - Internet Connection - Your Future - Work Placements - Careers Service - About the Careers Service - Careers Service Events - Work for Yourself - Career Planning - Careers Modules - Making Applications - Interviews, Tests & Assessment Centres - Internships, Placements & Shadowing - Finding Jobs - Handling Job Offers - Researching Employers - Making Contacts - Further Study - Awards, Competitions & Project Funding - Volunteering - Boost Your CV - Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS) - Meet Us - Getting Here - Undergraduate Open Days - Undergraduate Virtual Event - Undergraduate Offer Holder Days - Undergraduate Pop Up Event London - Campus Tours - Self-Guided Campus Tours - Postgraduate Open Days - Postgraduate Schools & Supervisors - International Students - Find your Country/Region - International Student Experience - Fees and Funding - English Language Requirements - Visa and Immigration - Chat to Our Students - International Pathway Courses - Newcastle University International Study Centre - Student Exchange and Study Abroad - Request a Prospectus - Key Dates - Contact Us - Your Academic Experience - Our Research

Our Research - Research Impact - Research Strengths - Centres of Research Excellence - Centre for Ageing - Centre for AI Safety - Centre for Behaviour - Centre for Biomedical Engineering - Centre for Cancer - Centre for Children and Youth - Centre for Climate and Environmental Resilience - Centre for Cyber Security and Resilience - Centre for Data Science and AI - Centre for Energy - Centre for Healthier Lives - Centre for Heritage - Centre for Industrial Biotechnology - Centre for Landscape - Centre for Mobility and Transport - Centre for Rare Disease - Centre for Researching Cities - Centre for Transformative Neuroscience - Centre for Water - Research Culture - Research Culture Action Plan - Working Together on Research Culture - Doctoral College - Global Challenges Academy - Global Partnerships - Let's Work Together - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 - Research Directory - Research Governance - Research Integrity - Code of Good Practice in Research - University Research and Innovation Committee - Ethics at Newcastle - Ethics Forms and Processes - GDPR Information for Research - Ethics Toolkit - Responsible Research Innovation - Animals and Research - Security and Defence Research - Research Metrics - Export Control - Open Research - Policies and Guidance - Research and Innovation Support - People - Equipment - Researcher Development - Technicians' Community - Research Facilities - Research Funding - Work with Us

Work with Us - Case Studies - Expert Solutions - Continuing Professional Development - CPD Courses - Collaborative Research - Company Creation - Consultancy - Corporate Partnerships - Facilities and Equipment - Intensive Industrial Innovation Programme - Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Clinical Trials & Research - Procuring Goods & Services - Working with Newcastle - Tender Opportunities - Submitting an Invoice - Sustainable Procurement - Code of Conduct & Terms and Conditions - Contact Us - Business and Partnerships - Arrow - Degree Apprenticeships - Expert Solutions - Technology Transfer and Licensing - Contact Us - Health & Social Challenges - Creative Collaborations - Alumni

Alumni - Connect with alumni - Develop your career - Discover lifelong learning opportunities - Support future generations - News - Events - Contact us

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Inspiration and innovation

A founding member of the Russell Group of research-intensive universities, we’ve been working to understand our world since 1834.

As we move towards our 200th anniversary, we represent a new generation of university.

We prioritise societal benefit and sustainability, while breaking down traditional subject barriers. We are co-creating with our communities and collaborating with our partners to address global challenges.


Our university

Our 28,000-strong student community is drawn from over 130 countries, on three campuses in Newcastle, Singapore and Malaysia.

Ranked in the global top 140 in the QS World University rankings 2026, we are a university of innovators. We have built on our foundations in medicine and engineering and added business, humanities, creative arts and social sciences to our broad disciplinary base.

Our strengths

We are tackling challenges the world is facing today, through our expertise in ageing and health, data, cities and place, one planet, culture and creative arts.

We are an inclusive university that makes a positive impact on our region, the UK and the world.

Serving the needs of our communities is core to our purpose.

That’s why we say From Newcastle. For the World.

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Our values

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, with our principles rooted in Academic Freedom, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Social and Environmental Justice.

That’s what makes us special. It’s who we are.

We’re nurturing generations of students to play their part in building a society that’s stronger and fairer for everyone.

We are unwavering in our commitment to making people’s lives better.

See our case studies in action

Meet Emma, a sixth form student who’s incredibly passionate about science and outer space.

Meet Joan, whose treatment and involvement in the world's largest heart attack trial, is helping to improve heart health, globally.

Meet Chloe, who has benefited from our researchers' pioneering drug discoveries to treat her rare kidney disease.

[## Our vision and strategy

Our vision is our ambition for Newcastle University. Our strategy is our four key, interlinked focus areas.](https://www.ncl.ac.uk/media/wwwnclacuk/whoweare/files/vision-and-strategy_compressed.pdf) [## Latest research and innovations

Our work touches lives and inspires global change. Discover our latest stories on our blog.](https://from.ncl.ac.uk/)

About Newcastle

Global

At Newcastle University we aim to create a strong international community, experience, reputation and impact.

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Regional partnerships

By collaborating with regional organisations we are tackling some of the challenges that society faces closer to home.

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Widening participation

Working closely with schools and community groups we are encouraging more people to join us on our mission.

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Facilities and equipment

We have excellent facilities for research, conferences and supporting fledgling businesses.

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Our people

Our people are leaders in their field who provide an outstanding experience for our students.

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Global locations

With campuses in the UK, Singapore and Malaysia, we are truly global.

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