UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

The history of the University of Newcastle, as for all great universities, has been characterised by leaders who have been willing to challenge the status quo and transform fields of education and research.

Since its foundation, the staff, students and leaders of the University have introduced unique ways of thinking and operating that have led to remarkable outcomes.

The University of Newcastle began as a college of the University of New South Wales. It opened in late 1951 and accepted its first students in 1952.

At the University of Newcastle, we are committed to realizing our bold 2025 vision to stand as a global leader, distinguished by our commitment to equity and excellence.

In our relative short history, we have developed a strong reputation as an institution dedicated to outstanding education and research. Currently ranked 214th in the world by QS World Ranking 2019, we are consistently ranked with the Austalia’s Top-10 Universities.

Our degrees are shaped around global learning, work placements and entrepreneurial opportunities. We offer more than 250 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs and over 150 Research Master and PhD Programs.

NIC is your pathway to a degree at the University of Newcastle. The Foundation Program (FP) leads to over 60 undergraduate degrees, including Medicine. NIC Diploma programs are equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor’s degree and graduates of the Diploma enter Year 2 of the degree program.

If you are not eligible for direct entry to the University of Newcastle, you could still be eligible for an NIC pathway course leading to your chosen degree. Letters of Offer are packaged with both the NIC and UoN program, so you only need to make one application and your student visa, if approved, will allow you to study both courses.

• Fast-track degree pathway into one of Australia’s best universities
• Complete your bachelor’s degree in 2 years, 8 months (instead of 3 years)
• Small class sizes mean more personal attention from lecturers

Faculty of Business and Law

• Newcastle Business School

• Newcastle Law School

Faculty of Education and Arts

• School of Creative Industries

• School of Education

• School of Humanities and Social Science

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment

• School of Architecture and Built Environment

• School of Engineering

• School of Electrical Engineering and Computing

Faculty of Health and Medicine

• School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy

• School of Health Sciences

• School of Medicine and Public Health

• School of Nursing and Midwifery

• University of Newcastle Department of Rural Health

Faculty of Science

• School of Environmental and Life Sciences

• School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

• School of Psychology

CAMPUS

• New Castle
• New Castle City
• Central Coast
• Sydney
• Port Macquarie
• Singapore

REPUTATION & RANKING

The University of Newcastle is a research-intensive University focused on improving the quality of life in our regions and around the globe. Our academics, students and staff pursue innovative solutions to the world’s great challenges.
Currently ranked 207th in the world by QS World University Rankings, we are consistently ranked within Australia’s top 10 universities.

Our Engineering – Mineral and Mining discipline has ranked at top 30 in the world, for the third consecutive year,
Nursing discipline is ranked in the world’s top 50 in the 2019

The University has a total of 10 subjects ranked in the world’s top 200.

The University is ranked top 8 in Australia for research ‘well above world standard’ by Excellence in Research Australia, 2018.

ON CAMPUS

Student Living is UON’s award-winning accommodation precinct at Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses and is home to over 1800 students from all over the world. Our nine residences offer a variety of living options to suit our student community.

OFF CAMPUS

If you want to live off-campus, there are lots of options for you close to the University including rooms, apartments and houses. UON offers a free off-campus accommodation service that is here to help you find the perfect place to live while you study.

HOMESTAY

Some families who live near the university host students in their homes for short or long stays. The University arranges each Homestay to ensure that all homes and host families are safe and friendly.

LOCATION : UNIDIRECTION OFFICE