Our International Welcome events are designed to help you settle in, learn more about life in Newcastle and make new friends.
Join us for:
Welcome and information sessions to help you get started
An information fair to chat with representatives from services across the University and city
The International Welcome Celebration. Hear from speakers from the University, Students' Union and city, and meet other new international students at our social event afterwards (with pizza!)
Kicking off the year, hosted by your Students' Union (SU), we welcome you with The BIG Welcome.
Three weeks full of freebies, fairs, activities and social events. We want to help you find your feet, meet new people and settle into life in Newcastle, your new home.
There's hundreds of things to get stuck into across campus, the city and beyond. Some you can turn up to, others you will need to book tickets for.
But the good news? Tickets are on sale NOW so have a look at our website, explore the full programme and get ready!
Get more from your time at Newcastle with our new flexible memberships from just £10 per month, designed to give you more choice in how you use our Sport & Fitness Centre.
Whether you want to hit the gym, join an intramural league, get involved with a sports club or simply book and play with friends, there’s a membership to suit you.
Before you commit, try it all for FREE!
From 21 September to 4 October, you can enjoy a two week free trial to try our gym, fitness classes, sports hall activities and more.
After 4 October, you’ll need a membership to keep using our facilities but with monthly, annual and combination options available, you can choose what works best for you.
Don’t miss out, find your membership and join today!
New to Newcastle? Varsity is the ultimate sporting rivalry, as Newcastle and Northumbria go head-to-head in a city-wide battle for bragging rights.
This year’s first clash is Men’s Rugby Union at Kingston Park on Friday 25 September – and after last year’s event sold out, it’s one to get in your Welcome Week calendar now.
Register with a GP: Once you arrive at Newcastle University, don’t forget to register with a local doctor (or GP – General Practitioner) so you can access healthcare when you need it.
Understanding Academic Culture: Explore our Understanding Academic Culture collection to watch international students talk about what studying at Newcastle is like and how they have adapted to it.
Play an orchestral instrument? Newcastle University Symphony Orchestra (NUSO) welcomes students to join for the new academic year. Visit the Student Noticeboard to find out how to audition.
Any questions? Visit our Student Homepage for everything you need for your studies, support and student life — all in one place. Can't find the answer? Get in touch with our Student Services helpdesk.
