Built on the principles of equity, excellence and engagement, the University of Newcastle has a reputation as a world-class institution making an impact within its own region, throughout Australia and across the globe. Our research is world-class and diverse. Our degree programs are internationally recognised and our partnerships and collaborations drive innovation.
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Master's Programmes
Business & Management (29)
- Master Applied Finance
- Postgraduate Certificate Applied Finance
- Master Applied Management (Nursing)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- Master Business Psychology
- Master Business Research
- Master Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Environmental and Business Management
- Master Human Resource Management
- Master Human Resources and Law
- Master International Business
- Master Marketing
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Accounting
- Postgraduate Certificate Project Management for the Built Environment
- Master Studies
Medicine & Health (14)
- Master Applied Management (Nursing)
- Master Clinical Epidemiology
- Postgraduate Certificate Clinical Epidemiology
- Master Clinical Psychology
- Master Health Science
- Master Medical Statistics
- Master Mental Health Nursing
- Master Midwifery Studies
- Master Nursing
- Master Public Health
- Master Traumatology
- Postgraduate Diploma Workplace Health and Safety
- Master Workplace Health and Safety
Engineering & Technology (10)
- Master Engineering Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Project Management for the Built Environment
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (9)
- Master Environmental Law
- Postgraduate Certificate Environmental Management and Sustainability
- Postgraduate Certificate Environmental and Business Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Social Change and Development
Social Sciences (7)
- Master Business Psychology
- Master Business Research
- Master Clinical Psychology
- Master Family Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Family Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate Social Change and Development
Computer Science & IT (5)
- Master Digital Media
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital Media
- Master Information Technology (MIT)
Education & Training (5)
- M.Ed. Education
- Master Teaching (Primary)
- Master Teaching (Secondary)
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- Master Architecture
- Master Creative Industries
- Master Digital Media
- Postgraduate Certificate Digital Media
Law (4)
- Master Environmental Law
- Master Human Resources and Law
- LL.M. Laws
Humanities (2)
- Master Applied Linguistics
- Postgraduate Certificate Applied Linguistics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- Master Medical Statistics
About
History
The University of Newcastle (UoN), informally known as Newcastle University, is an Australian public university established in 1965. It has a primary campus in Callaghan, a suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales. The university also operates campuses in Ourimbah, Port Macquarie, Singapore, Newcastle CBD and Sydney CBD.
Education
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.The University is ranked 214 of the world's universities.
Research
The University of Newcastle is a research intensive university and a leading contributor to research in Australia and the world. Across many discipline areas, our researchers are making discoveries that offer solutions to some of the world's greatest challenges.
Career
Whatever your ambition, the University’s Careers Service is here to support you. Whether you have defined career goals, aren’t sure what you want to do, or are looking for a part-time job to pay the bills while you study, we are here to help you succeed in your working life – both now and in the future. The career services are available to current students and recent graduates of the University.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
214 10
2018
224 21
2017
245
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
301 -50
2018
251 -50
2017
201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
301
2017
301
2016
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
276 14
2017
290
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
The Office of Student Advocacy provides free and confidential assistance in navigating the rules and regulations of the University. Student Advocates can help with a range of things including providing an understanding ear to hear your issues, providing information and advice about policies and procedures, assisting you with appeals, and support you with mediation, negotiation and advocacy to resolve your issues.
Housing services
We know students need secure, affordable and comfortable accommodation when they are studying. Whether you’re interested in living on or off campus, we have services to help you.
More than 900 students, including many international students, live on campus at the University of Newcastle. You will find a diverse community of friends who study, play sports, and relax together. You can choose to live in a private or a shared room, and we can provide your meals or you can cook your own meals. Our nine campus residence buildings are close to class and 20-minutes to town and the beach.
Library services
Access Libraries, places and spaces:
- Libraries
- Cultural Collections
- Information Commons
- Library zones
- Postgraduate rooms
- Library hours
ICT services
- ServiceUON
- Email (Unify)
- Forms, guides and templates
- HRonline
- Maximo
- myUON
- Fraedom
- UONline
Student Life
Campus life
Our campuses are a wonderful mix of award winning, architecturally designed buildings and world-class infrastructure scattered over 140 hectares of natural bushland. We have a reputation for having one of the most naturally beautiful campuses in Australia and we work hard to protect it.
Sports facilities
We have a range of state of the art sport and recreation facilities available depending on your campus. We also have numerous sporting clubs.
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Ovals
- Squash courts
- Multipurpose sports courts
- Rock climbing
Student clubs
There are several bodies and associations that help students while studying at UoN:
- Newcastle University Students Association (NUSA)
- Newcastle University Postgraduate Students Association (NUSA)
- Ourimbah NUsport
Accreditation
The University of Newcastle’s Business School (NBS) has received international acclaim for its programs through accreditation with the international accrediting body Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
The Newcastle Business School Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management major) and Master of Human Resource Management programs are accredited with the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI).
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Honestly such a great time meeting new people and settling into a new environment, the Uni of Newcastle makes life easy with easy access to everything you need. only here for 2 months and it feels like home! Oh and the surf here is sick haha
Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I have been offered good opportunities at the University of Newcastle in all aspects of my course. However I would prefer to have had stronger relationships withy lecturers and to be able to approach them more.
Creating overall inclusion
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It was great to be taught by lecturers from diverse backgrounds which provided insights into different work cultures. The best thing about the program is how each topic is taught with extensive research. The thing that can be improved most is provide students campus accommodation as it will save huge time and cost for international students and will also provide a more...