Visionary solutions for complex problems

Responding to the demand for graduates with quantitative and analytical skills, we prepare students and researchers to be visionary thinkers, exploring tomorrow’s big challenges today.

Ranked 1 ? in Australia for employment within four months of graduating

Study areas

The School provides a modern, relevant, and comprehensive learning experience, with graduates earning sought-after qualifications that lead to exciting career opportunities.

Research

The School undertakes excellent and impactful research, with our consistently high rankings being one of the strongest contributors towards the University’s international success and recognition.

Study a Master of Data Science 1:25

Wanting to combine her interest in data, with her passion for helping others, Eni Murtini decided to study a Master of Data Science. Hear about her experience in the program so far.

Receive qualifications that lead to exciting opportunities

Our students and researchers undertake impactful studies and consistently feature highly in international rankings.

Our mission

We empower students and researchers to explore innovative solutions to the complex challenges of tomorrow through fundamental, applied, and translational research.

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Our research centres and groups

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$10,000 to build your idea

$10,000 to build your idea

The Circular Economy Grand Challenge is open. Get a team together, propose a way to help suppliers, businesses or consumers cut waste, and you could win up to $10,000 to build and test it over six months.

International recognition for Girls in Control initiative

International recognition for Girls in Control initiative

The international Girls in Control initiative has received the 2026 IFAC Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Award, recognising its contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion within the global control engineering community.

Thousands connect with science during National Science Week

Thousands connect with science during National Science Week

Thousands of students, families and community members engaged with University of Newcastle researchers, educators and outreach teams during a vibrant National Science Week program that brought science, engineering and innovation to life across Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney.

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New HSC Study Hub attracts students from 70 schools across NSW

New HSC Study Hub attracts students from 70 schools across NSW

Students from more than 70 secondary schools across New South Wales travelled to the University of Newcastle during the winter school holidays to take part in the HSC Study Hub, a free program designed to help students prepare for HSC examinations and connect with university expertise.

Natural restoration is key to reviving threatened tropical rainforests

Natural restoration is key to reviving threatened tropical rainforests

As nations race to restore ecosystems and curb climate change, research has shown that letting nature do the work is a cost-effective and viable solution.

BHP sustainable steelmaking program wins national AFR Higher Education Award

BHP sustainable steelmaking program wins national AFR Higher Education Award

National recognition for a partnership driving the future of sustainable steelmaking.