University of Newcastle, Australia
A research-led university with extensive industry connections, based in Newcastle, Australia, a safe and vibrant coastal city.
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Why choose University of Newcastle, Australia?
Top 250 in the world
QS World University Rankings 2026
Top 40 in the world for impact
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
Top 5 in Australia for Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
The University of Newcastle continues to build its global reputation and is known its academic and research excellence, industry connections and sustainability.
Take a closer look at University of Newcastle, Australia
Here’s why our students love Newcastle
Newcastle is a safe and friendly city with an exciting culture. It’s part of a stunning stretch Australia’s coastline, and is just two hours from the buzzing city of Sydney.
Newcastle is where you can gain specialist knowledge.
Much of its research is rated “well above world standard” by Research Excellence Australia.
Top 3 reasons to choose Newcastle
- Over 450 research and development partners
- Extensive links with industry
- Newcastle leads by example in sustainability
Your route to University of Newcastle, Australia
If you want to study at University of Newcastle, Australia, but don’t meet the entry requirements, then you can take a degree preparation course at the on-campus College of International Education and progress to the University.
OPTION 1
On campus
University of Newcastle College of International Education
- On-campus degree preparation courses
- Access to university facilities from day one
- Guaranteed entry to a University of Newcastle degree*
*When you successfully complete your degree preparation course at the required level.
- A degree preparation course (also known as a pathway course) helps you improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge.
- If you pass your degree preparation course at the required level and with good attendance, then you are guaranteed entry to your chosen degree at university.
Life on campus
The University’s main campus in Newcastle has a great location on Australia’s beautiful east coast, two hours from Sydney in New South Wales.
The University’s Newcastle campus offers state-of-the-art facilities in a central city location.
6,000+
international students
110+
countries represented on campus
2nd
in the world for Climate Action (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
100+
clubs and societies to join
Top 10
in the world for Good Health and Wellbeing (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025)
95%
of research at or above world standard
Any other questions?
Where is Newcastle?
Newcastle is a scenic port city, with beautiful beaches, on Australia’s stunning east coast. It is in New South Wales, the country’s most populous state.
What can I do in Newcastle?
There’s so much to see and do in Newcastle. You can enjoy spectacular views on popular coastal walk, the Bather’s Way, or go shopping at the city’s many markets. There’s also plenty of culture on offer at the regional art galleries, museums and theatres.
Is Newcastle a good place for international students?
Newcastle is a historical city in the middle of an exciting urban renewal, and is the leading regional economy in Australia. The University of Newcastle a truly international institution, with over 37,000 students from more than 110 countries worldwide. Here, everybody is welcome!
