Wondering how you’ll make new friends when you’re studying in the UK? One of the best ways is to join a student society. Newcastle University is home to over 27,000 students from 145 countries. With such a vibrant, multicultural community our societies include groups representing countries from...
Most international students who come to the UK to study need a Student visa. Read on to find out how to apply for the first time, learn about visa requirements and costs. Plus, find out how our Visa Support team can help you when it’s time to submit your application.
As part of a national schools competition, we sent seven prize-winners to the Falkland Islands for eight days, during which they engaged with wildlife, learned about conservation and experienced the local way of life. Read on, to find out more about the competition and this once-in-a-lifetime trip…
The UK’s higher education system is among the best in the world with 32% of undergraduate students achieving a first-class degree. Combine that with the opportunities to network and build your skills in a professional setting through the strong links UK universities like Newcastle have with...
Four Newcastle University PhD students represented the UK when they put their research to the test during a European Space Agency (ESA) programme. Koren, Tom, Kitty and Alex of Team SUGAR – Saccharomyces cerevisiae Uptake of Glucose Applying Real-time imaging – were selected to take part in the...
As a global university our Study Abroad at Newcastle University programme allows students from around the world to learn with us for a semester or full academic year, enjoying an experience they’ll remember forever. Last year, through the Indonesian International Student Mobility Award (IISMA), 10...
Studying abroad is a life-changing opportunity – a chance to spend a semester learning at some of the world’s top universities, experience a different culture and make unforgettable memories. Our Study Abroad at Newcastle University programme allows students from around the world to study at a...
Whether it’s learning to fly a broomstick, or eating fish and chips at the beach, students on our Study Abroad at Newcastle University programme make memories that last a lifetime. Studying abroad allows students to live and learn in a foreign country for a single semester or a full academic year.
This summer, Stage 3 Geography students Eleanor and Rebecca spent a month on Norway’s remote Svalbard archipelago, carrying out research on the Longyearbreen glacier for their dissertation. This is their reflection on what they found and why it’s important.