Newcastle University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #164 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #54 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #18 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #16 of 131 | In England |
| #1 of 2 | In Newcastle upon Tyne |
| #10 of 1,321 | For Urban and Regional planning |
| Top100 | For 38 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- www.ncl.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 28%*
* 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 |
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| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - February; February-June) |
Research profile
Newcastle University is a world-class research university with 111,362 scientific papers published and 3,239,549 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.
Newcastle University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1038 | 8926 |
| 1992 | 1106 | 10003 |
| 1993 | 1160 | 10502 |
| 1994 | 1190 | 11126 |
| 1995 | 1347 | 12624 |
| 1996 | 1401 | 13961 |
| 1997 | 1334 | 15220 |
| 1998 | 1468 | 17399 |
| 1999 | 1382 | 19584 |
| 2000 | 1556 | 23164 |
| 2001 | 1516 | 25778 |
| 2002 | 1761 | 29958 |
| 2003 | 1677 | 37942 |
| 2004 | 1772 | 38383 |
| 2005 | 2067 | 43693 |
| 2006 | 2296 | 49614 |
| 2007 | 2476 | 57883 |
| 2008 | 2624 | 64477 |
| 2009 | 2729 | 72994 |
| 2010 | 2972 | 85416 |
| 2011 | 3202 | 95515 |
| 2012 | 3463 | 109365 |
| 2013 | 3792 | 123347 |
| 2014 | 3936 | 132968 |
| 2015 | 4225 | 142978 |
| 2016 | 4662 | 150858 |
| 2017 | 5093 | 161085 |
| 2018 | 5314 | 184329 |
| 2019 | 5387 | 210698 |
| 2020 | 5805 | 251709 |
| 2021 | 5874 | 286835 |
| 2022 | 5635 | 294688 |
| 2023 | 5661 | 297301 |
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
- screenwritermanufacturerfilm actoractorfilm producer
- 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 on the BBC sketch comedy show Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982), receiving the 1981 British Academy Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance.
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Princess Eugenie of York
- Enrolled in Newcastle University
- 2009-2012 graduated with undergraduate degree in English literature and art history
- Occupations
- patron of the artsart directordirector
- Biography
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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. 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.
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Bryan Ferry
- Occupations
- singer-songwriterpianistmusicianguitaristactor
- Biography
-
Bryan Ferry is an English singer and songwriter who achieved fame as the frontman of the band Roxy Music and as a solo artist. His distinctive 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".
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Perrie Louise Edwards
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- Biography
-
Perrie Louise Edwards known mononymously as Perrie, is an English singer. She rose to prominence as a member of the girl group Little Mix, that were formed and won the eighth series of The X Factor UK. As part of the group she has won three Brit Awards, and achieved nineteen top-ten singles and five number-ones on the UK Singles Chart, before going on hiatus in 2022. Her vocals, head voice and use of vibrato and falsetto has garnered critical acclaim.
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 |