Newcastle University

School Says - General Information
Newcastle University, part of the elite Russell Group, was established in 1834 as a School of Medicine and Surgery and is now one of the UK's leading universities with a reputation for excellent teaching and research.

The University is located in the North East of England and has a student population of over 18,000 students with over 100 nationalities represented. The university campus is based in the heart of Newcastle, which is one of the liveliest, friendliest and cosmopolitan places in the country. As well as having a low cost of living, Newcastle is also one of the safest cities to live in the UK. The city has rail links to all the major cities in the UK, and an International Airport, which means that other worldwide destinations are easily accessible.

In a recent International student survey* where over 67,000 students from top institutions across 221 countries were consulted, Newcastle University was ranked in the top ten for the quality of its: international student experience; welcome events programme; careers support; learning support and teaching environment.

- International Student Barometer Survey Autumn 2007

School Says - Student Body
The university offers a range of financial support aids for UG/PG study depending on varying factors. Please visit: www.ncl.ac.uk for more information, selecting the mode of study your interested in or contact studyabroad@ncl.ac.uk.

Newcastle has been approved by the United States Department of Education for participation in the Federal Loan Programme. This allows American students to apply for a Federal Student Loan. Our Federal Loan Code number is: Title IV 00846000.

School Says - Admissions
Depending on whether you are applying to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or if you are coming to Newcastle on a 1 semester or 1 year study abroad option there are different ways to apply.

Undergraduate 3/4 year programmes:
www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/index.htm

Postgraduate programmes:
www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/

Study Abroad:
www.ncl.ac.uk/international/studyabroad/application.phtml

School Says - Campus Life
Newcastle University is situated on a single-site campus in the centre of a lively and cosmopolitan city in the North East of England. Newcastle has an international airport making allowing easy access to Europe and the rest of the world, and is three hours away from London by train. There is also an extensive bus network and underground metro transport system with stations close to the University campus, making transportation around the city quick and easy.

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