Northumbria University
Newcastle, UK
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About the University
Northumbria University traces its origins to Rutherford College, founded in 1877. It operated as Newcastle Polytechnic before being granted university status in 1992.
Location
The main City Campus is located in Newcastle upon Tyne city centre, with a further Coach Lane campus on the outskirts of the city, plus locations in London and Amsterdam.
What Students Can Study
Northumbria offers courses across four faculties: Arts, Design and Social Sciences; Business and Law; Engineering and Environment; and Health and Life Sciences. Specific course content, structure, and entry requirements vary by department and should be checked directly with the university.
Why Students Consider This University
Students often consider Northumbria University for its scale and broad course range, based on a city-centre campus in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Studying in Newcastle
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Applying to Northumbria University
StudyUKToday can help with your application to Northumbria University: understanding your course options, preparing your documents, matching you to the right course, and preparing and submitting your application. This is free for students; we're paid by the university once you enrol, not by you.
Northumbria University makes its own admissions decisions. We support and guide your application; we don't decide the outcome.
Important Information
Course availability, entry requirements, tuition fees, application deadlines, and other admissions requirements can change and vary by course. Always confirm current details directly with Northumbria University or with our team before relying on them.
