Newcastle University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #159 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #52 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #17 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #15 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Newcastle upon Tyne |
| #20 of 2,195 | For Art History |
| Top100 | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.ncl.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 23%*
* Newcastle University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Passes in 5 different subjects, including 2 at Advanced ('A'), the rest being at either Advanced Supplementary ('AS') or General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) level; 3 at 'A', and 2 at 'AS' level and GCSE level; passes in 4 different subjects, including 3 at 'A' level and 1 at 'AS' level, or GCSE; passes in 4 different subjects, including 2 at 'A' level and 2 at 'AS' level; passes at GCSE refer to grade C or better. Ordinary ('O') level passes at similar grades are equally accepted. Also foreign equivalent |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - February; February-June) |
Research profile
Newcastle University is a world-class research university with 128,208 scientific papers published and 4,525,265 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
Newcastle University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1189 | 13202 |
| 1994 | 1244 | 13988 |
| 1995 | 1412 | 15875 |
| 1996 | 1450 | 17308 |
| 1997 | 1418 | 18556 |
| 1998 | 1506 | 21027 |
| 1999 | 1462 | 23455 |
| 2000 | 1581 | 27935 |
| 2001 | 1549 | 30856 |
| 2002 | 1777 | 36458 |
| 2003 | 1759 | 41898 |
| 2004 | 1864 | 45789 |
| 2005 | 2156 | 51934 |
| 2006 | 2334 | 58297 |
| 2007 | 2604 | 67523 |
| 2008 | 2815 | 77984 |
| 2009 | 2983 | 88863 |
| 2010 | 3240 | 101727 |
| 2011 | 3530 | 114003 |
| 2012 | 3742 | 129775 |
| 2013 | 3991 | 144624 |
| 2014 | 4232 | 157398 |
| 2015 | 4534 | 168989 |
| 2016 | 4900 | 178427 |
| 2017 | 5489 | 194781 |
| 2018 | 5690 | 221573 |
| 2019 | 5697 | 252202 |
| 2020 | 6226 | 310936 |
| 2021 | 6409 | 353386 |
| 2022 | 6322 | 351152 |
| 2023 | 6486 | 366056 |
| 2024 | 5545 | 370759 |
| 2025 | 4296 | 339852 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Newcastle University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (UK/EU) | £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £21,500 - £24,500 |
| Postgraduate (UK/EU) | £6,900 - £13,500 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £17,000 - £24,500 |
Newcastle University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Newcastle University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Agriculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classical Languages, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Educational Psychology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Studies, Film, Finance, Fine Arts, Genetics, Geography, History, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Law, Linguistics, Management, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medicine, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Music, Nanotechnology, Neurosciences, Nutrition, Oncology, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Statistics, Surgery, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
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Newcastle University alumni
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Rowan Atkinson
- Enrolled in Newcastle University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering
- Occupations
- electrical engineertelevision directorfilm actorvoice actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Rowan Sebastian Atkinson CBE is an English actor, comedian and writer. He first gained success on the sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), before going on to play the title roles in the sitcoms Blackadder (1983–1989) and Mr. Bean (1990–1995), and in the film series Johnny English (2003–present).
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Princess Eugenie of York
- Enrolled in Newcastle University
- 2009-2012 graduated with undergraduate degree in art history and English-language literature
- Occupations
- art directorpatron of the artsdirector
- Biography
-
Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank, is a member of the British royal family. She is the younger daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson, and a niece of King Charles III. At birth, Eugenie was sixth in the line of succession to the British throne and is 12th as of 2026.
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Bryan Ferry
- Occupations
- musicianpianistsinger-songwriteractorguitarist
- Biography
-
Bryan Ferry is an English singer and musician. He became known as the frontman of the band Roxy Music and also launched a solo career.
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Perrie Edwards
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
-
Perrie Louise Edwards is an English singer. Her music career began when she auditioned for The X Factor UK, and joined the line up for Little Mix. Formed during the show's eighth series, Little Mix became the first group to win the competition, and together went on to release six studio albums and amassed nineteen UK top-ten singles, five of which reached number one. Before going on hiatus in 2022, they became the first girl group to win the Brit Award for British Group.
Newcastle University faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Cultural Studies, Education, English, Geography, History, Landscape Architecture, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Dentistry, Diabetology, Embryology and Reproduction Biology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Haematology, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Physiology, Public Health, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Rheumatology, Surgery, Tropical Medicine |
| Faculty : Science, Agriculture and Engineering | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Marine Science and Oceanography, Marketing, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Sciences, Statistics |
General information
| Founded | 1963 |
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| Colors | blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 7RU United Kingdom |
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| City population | 300,000 |