Newcastle University: Statistics

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#159 of 14,131 In the World
#49 of 2,785 In Europe
#17 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#15 of 131 In England
#1 of 2 In Newcastle upon Tyne
#10 of 1,184 For Urban and Regional planning
Top100 For 40 other topics
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Acceptance rate
87%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Website
www.ncl.ac.uk
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate87%
Admissions RequirementsPasses 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 CalendarSeptember to June (September - February; February-June)

We've calculated the 87% acceptance rate for Newcastle University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Newcastle University is a world-class research university with 98,609 scientific papers published and 2,818,070 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Genetics, and Biochemistry.

Publications
98,609
Citations
2,818,070

Newcastle University majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
59,380 / 2,084,780
Medicine
48,271 / 1,651,312
Chemistry
45,763 / 1,594,508
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
42,469 / 1,063,769
Engineering
38,267 / 995,730
Environmental Science
37,159 / 1,080,027
Computer Science
35,919 / 996,777
Physics
33,583 / 871,374
Genetics
30,730 / 1,214,284
Biochemistry
30,236 / 1,213,283
Psychology
24,026 / 786,098
Pathology
23,790 / 933,239
Quantum and Particle physics
21,327 / 527,692
Political Science
20,830 / 476,548
Geology
20,676 / 681,038
Organic Chemistry
19,883 / 655,583
Geography and Cartography
19,392 / 473,710
Law
19,372 / 456,408
Sociology
19,073 / 498,076
Philosophy
18,187 / 401,947
Mathematics
18,027 / 502,173
Ecology
15,308 / 511,858
Materials Science
15,218 / 401,106
History
14,697 / 281,805
Statistics
14,338 / 430,912
Business
14,330 / 317,575
Psychiatry
14,060 / 529,036
Paleontology
13,965 / 496,073
Surgery
12,252 / 401,982
Economics
11,415 / 287,229
Archaeology
11,153 / 251,935
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
10,881 / 242,913
Neuroscience
9,491 / 344,106
Immunology
9,118 / 347,806
Linguistics
8,989 / 202,188
Art & Design
8,422 / 155,356
Public Health
7,879 / 293,274
Optical Engineering
7,229 / 191,313
Demography
7,030 / 261,535
Management
6,935 / 158,732

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 921 7336
1991 927 7908
1992 1005 8966
1993 1036 9391
1994 1081 9937
1995 1224 11524
1996 1229 12568
1997 1245 13812
1998 1327 15690
1999 1273 17657
2000 1392 20851
2001 1425 23699
2002 1433 26152
2003 1466 34453
2004 1576 34082
2005 1889 40185
2006 2074 45399
2007 2254 52435
2008 2480 59435
2009 2462 66933
2010 2716 76910
2011 2862 87049
2012 3216 100095
2013 3441 112901
2014 3676 122278
2015 3893 132836
2016 4346 139181
2017 4815 154678
2018 4826 163781
2019 5163 194685
2020 5324 231578
2021 6173 295339
2022 5159 280831
Academic rankings

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

Newcastle University alumni

  1. Rowan Atkinson

    Rowan Atkinson
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1955-.. (age 68)
    Enrolled in Newcastle University
    Graduated with Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering
    Occupations
    actorfilm actormanufacturerscreenwritertelevision actor
    Biography

    Rowan Sebastian Atkinson is an English actor, comedian and writer. He played the title roles in the sitcoms Blackadder (1983–1989) and Mr. Bean (1990–1995), and in the film series Johnny English (2003–2018). Atkinson first came to prominence in the BBC sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), receiving the 1981 British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance, and The Secret Policeman's Ball (1979) where he performed a skit. Subsequent skits on stage have featured solo performances as well as collaborations.

  2. Princess Eugenie

    Princess Eugenie
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1990-.. (age 33)
    Enrolled in Newcastle University
    2009-2012 graduated with undergraduate degree in art history and English literature
    Occupations
    directorart directorpatron of the arts
    Biography

    Princess Eugenie, Mrs Jack Brooksbank is a member of the British royal family. She is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York. She is a niece of King Charles III and a granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II. At birth, she was 6th in the line of succession to the British throne and is now 11th. She is the younger sister of Princess Beatrice.

  3. Bryan Ferry

    Bryan Ferry
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1945-.. (age 78)
    Occupations
    actorguitaristmusicianpianistsinger-songwriter
    Biography

    Bryan Ferry CBE is an English singer and songwriter. His voice has been described as an "elegant, seductive croon". He also established a distinctive image and sartorial style: according to The Independent, Ferry and his contemporary David Bowie influenced a generation with both their music and their appearances. Peter York described Ferry as "an art object" who "should hang in the Tate".

  4. Perrie Louise Edwards

    Perrie Louise Edwards
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1993-.. (age 30)
    Occupations
    singersongwriter
    Biography

    Perrie Louise Edwards is an English singer, who rose to prominence in the 2010s as a member of the English girl group Little Mix. With the group, she achieved nineteen top-ten singles, five number-ones, and six consecutive top-five albums on the UK Albums Chart, becoming the first girl group to achieve this and the first girl group to spend a total of 100 weeks within the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. Edwards is the first female ambassador for the brand Supreme Nutrition, and in 2021 launched her own fashion brand, Disora. She has been praised for her vocals and falsetto.

All 100 notable alumni

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
Colors blue

Location and contacts

Address Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 7RU
United Kingdom
City population 300,000

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