University of Newcastle: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #421 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #21 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #19 of 40 | In Australia |
| #67 of 1,302 | For Sports / Exercise science |
| Top50% | For 223 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.newcastle.edu.au
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 80% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Higher School Certificate (HSC) or recognized foreign equivalent, or previous tertiary study. Admission to some undergraduate courses requires additional testing, audition or portfolio. Prior tertiary studies may be recognized for course credit |
| Academic Calendar | March to November (March - June; July-November) |
We've calculated the 80% acceptance rate for University of Newcastle 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
University of Newcastle is a world-class research university with 64,991 scientific papers published and 1,941,860 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Political Science.
University of Newcastle majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 422 | 3402 |
| 1993 | 430 | 3801 |
| 1994 | 402 | 3788 |
| 1995 | 527 | 4634 |
| 1996 | 581 | 5226 |
| 1997 | 668 | 5740 |
| 1998 | 660 | 6410 |
| 1999 | 640 | 7349 |
| 2000 | 789 | 8930 |
| 2001 | 777 | 9973 |
| 2002 | 1084 | 14270 |
| 2003 | 1177 | 15066 |
| 2004 | 1191 | 17266 |
| 2005 | 1250 | 20788 |
| 2006 | 1237 | 23235 |
| 2007 | 1340 | 26999 |
| 2008 | 1430 | 30159 |
| 2009 | 1692 | 33666 |
| 2010 | 1829 | 38329 |
| 2011 | 2061 | 45937 |
| 2012 | 2126 | 52354 |
| 2013 | 2366 | 60801 |
| 2014 | 2686 | 67533 |
| 2015 | 2909 | 74786 |
| 2016 | 3026 | 81375 |
| 2017 | 3208 | 90868 |
| 2018 | 3223 | 103309 |
| 2019 | 3448 | 123270 |
| 2020 | 3800 | 155198 |
| 2021 | 3909 | 179692 |
| 2022 | 3388 | 185741 |
| 2023 | 3378 | 196251 |
| 2024 | 2737 | 196657 |
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 University of Newcastle.
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 |
University of Newcastle alumni
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Susie Porter
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Susie Porter is an Australian television, film and theatre actress. She made her debut in the 1996 film Idiot Box, before rising to prominence in films including Paradise Road (1997), Welcome to Woop Woop (1997), Two Hands (1999), Better Than Sex (2000), The Monkey's Mask (2000), Mullet (2001), Teesh and Trude (2002), and The Caterpillar Wish (2006). Porter is also highly recognised for her roles in television series, most notably, as Patricia Wright in East West 101, Eve Pritchard in East of Everything, as Kay Parker in Sisters of War, and as Marie Winter in the prison drama, Wentworth.
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Khaw Boon Wan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Khaw Boon Wan is a Malaysian-born Singaporean former politician who served as Minister for Transport between 2015 and 2020, Minister for National Development between 2011 and 2015, and Minister for Health between 2003 and 2011. A member of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), he was the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Moulmein division of Tanjong Pagar GRC between 2001 and 2006, and the Sembawang division of Sembawang GRC between 2006 and 2020.
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Jeremy Lindsay Taylor
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jeremy Lindsay Taylor is an Australian actor.
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Arthur Sinodinos
- Occupations
- investment bankerpolitician
- Biography
-
Arthur Sinodinos AO is an Australian diplomat and former Liberal Party politician who was the Ambassador to the United States between February 2020 and March 2023. He served as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister John Howard from 1997 to 2007 and was a Senator for New South Wales from 2011 to 2019, becoming a minister in the Abbott and Turnbull governments.
University of Newcastle faculties and divisions
| Campus Abroad : Singapore | Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Mass Communication, Mechanical Engineering, Occupational Health |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Business and Law | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, International Business, Law, Marketing |
| Faculty : Education and Arts | Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Art Education, Chinese, Classical Languages, Cultural Studies, Dance, Education, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, German, History, Japanese, Linguistics, Media Studies, Music, Music Education, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Religion, Secondary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Therapy and Audiology, Theatre, Theology, Writing |
| Faculty : Engineering and Built Environment | Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Health and Medicine | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Dietetics, Health Administration, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Public Health, Radiology |
| Faculty : Science and Information Technology | Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Communication Arts, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Geography, Information Technology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Sports, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | UoN |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Motto | I look ahead |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Drive Callaghan, New South Wales, 2308 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |