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About Newcastle Australia

Professor Julia Connell
Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor and CEO

Newcastle Australia

Welcome Message

Welcome to The Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education (Newcastle Australia) - a campus of the University of Newcastle, Australia.
The University of Newcastle is a research-intensive University and ranked in the top 175 of the world’s universities (QS World University Rankings 2024). We are top 30 in the world for impact. Impact is measured by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings which assess universities against the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). We are ranked top 5 in the world for the SDG, partnering for a sustainable future. We are committed to solving the world's problems aligned with our core values of equity, excellence, engagement and sustainability.
Newcastle Australia is the Asia Pacific hub of the University. We deliver highest quality programs and undertake collaborative research in partnerships with education institutions in Singapore and across the regions.
We are committed to delivering an outstanding and inspiring student experience and to ensure our graduates possess the skills, knowledge, competencies, and attitude to meet the challenges of future works.
Over the years, we have graduated more than 8,000 graduates from 39 countries, and our alumni are making meaningful and lasting contributions to businesses and wider community in Singapore and worldwide. We are proud of our role in preparing world-class graduates for Singapore and the region.
As a globally and socially committed institution, we also forge partnerships and networks for our students and staff to enable them to contribute their knowledge and expertise and to drive multidisciplinary research to address significant global issues. The Newcastle Australia will continue to play a pivotal role in leveraging the University’s excellence in research and innovation by developing mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with the industry, public and private institutions, and the wider community.
The spirit of looking to the future to imagine and then realise possibilities is at the essence of the University of Newcastle: our motto is ‘I look ahead’.

Celebrated as one of Asia’s most advanced education, research and innovation hubs, Singapore has been the ideal location for the delivery of the University of Newcastle’s programs in the region since 2002. Our strategic location is even more relevant today with the rise of Asia.

Established as a wholly-owned entity of the University in 2006, Newcastle Australia (formerly known as UON Singapore) has continued to deliver and expand both its full-time and part-time programs. Our strong partnerships with leading local institutions provide our diverse range of local and international students access to a broad variety of professional networks when they graduate.

Our researchers work with world-class organisations and institutions in the Singapore region and across the globe on research projects, research seminars and faculty-specific collaborations.

Our Milestones

1965
University of Newcastle in Australia
The Establishment of the University of Newcastle in Australia

The University of Newcastle has a long and rich history of providing high quality education to students in Australia and around the world. Established in 1965, the University of Newcastle has grown to become a leading institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. Over the years, the University of Newcastle has undergone significant transformation and expansion, with the establishment of multiple campuses and faculties, and the development of a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Today, the University of Newcastle is recognised as one of Australia’s top universities, known for its commitment to research and innovation, and for its focus on producing graduates who are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen careers. 

2002
The University of Newcastle First Established Its Presence in Singapore

In 2002, PSB Academy and The University of Newcastle formed a strategic relationship to offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Singapore. The partnership brings together the strengths of both institutions, with PSB Academy’s reputation as a leading private education institution in Singapore, and the University of Newcastle’s world-class reputation for academic excellence and research. Today, the collaboration offers students in Singapore access to high quality programs in business, engineering, and IT, as well as opportunities for academic exchange and research collaboration between two institutions. The partnership provides students with an excellent opportunity to gain a globally recognised degree from a prestigious institution while studying in Singapore.

2006
The Establishment of Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education

The Newcastle Australia Institute of Higher Education (Newcastle Australia) was established as a wholly owned entity of the University of Newcastle in 2006. As the Asia Pacific hub of the University, Newcastle Australia continues to deliver highest quality programs and undertake collaborative research in partnerships with education institutions in Singapore and across the regions.

In addition to focusing on providing excellent education, Newcastle Australia IHE is also committed to research and innovation. Our researchers work with world-class organisations and institutions on research projects, research seminars, and faculty-specific collaborations. This collaborative approach to research ensures that our academic staff are at the forefront of their fields, and are able to contribute to the development of innovative solutions to real-world problems. Through our strong research focus, Newcastle Australia IHE is helping to drive progress and innovation in a wide range of industries and sectors, both in Singapore and around the world.

2013
Partnership with BCA

In 2013, The University of Newcastle started a new partnership with BCA Academy, a leading provider of built environment education and training in Singapore, to offer a range of high quality programs in the fields of construction, engineering, and project management. This partnership also offers students the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience through internships and work placements with leading companies in the built environment sector. It is also an ideal platform for academic exchange and research collaboration between the two institutions, contributing to the development of innovative solutions to real-world problems in the built environment sector.

2022
Relocation of Campus to National Library Building

Newcastle Australia’s new campus at National Library Building was officially launched by the University of Newcastle’s alumnus Dr Khaw Boon Wan, the Australian High Commissioner The Hon William Hodgman, and Vice-Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky, AO on 16 February 2022.

2022
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Launch of Graduate Programs in Singapore

Newcastle Australia aims to offer a diverse range of postgraduate programs designed to meet the needs of students seeking specialised knowledge and skills in various fields. Today, we have launched a series of master’s degree programs including Master of Business Psychology, Master of Special and Inclusive Education, Master of Information Technology and Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy.

Our Mission

Newcastle Australia plays an important role in providing access to a world-class higher education in Singapore and the broader region. Newcastle Australia leverages the University of Newcastle’s academic excellence to create distinctiveness, enhance global reputation, and achieve national and regional recognition. Our education programs are respected and robust and are supported by a service culture to students. Our staff members have a range of language skills and are multi-cultural.

Newcastle Australia commits to:

Students at University of Newcastle, Australia

Our Vision

To be a world-leading university for our regions

The University of Newcastle's 2025 Vision

The University stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence and to creating a better future for its regions through a focus on innovation and impact
Newcastle Australia's staff

Our Purpose

To deliver an exceptional student experience, preparing graduates for life in an increasingly interconnected society

To serve our regions by taking research that matters to the world and bringing our global expertise home

Our Values

We believe in a set of shared core values with the University, however the strategic direction uniquely derived for Newcastle Australia IHE includes:

Newcastle Australia - Excellence

Excellence

We pursue the exceptional and strive for innovation in our teaching, research and operating environment.
Newcastle Australia - Equity

Equity

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusiveness is fundamental to everything we do. We believe that every person has the right to participate and succeed.
Newcastle Australia - Engagement

Engagement

Our staff, students, alumni and communities are deeply connected to the challenges and opportunities in our regions and beyond.
Newcastle Australia - Sustainability

Sustainability

We are ethically minded and prioritise responsible management of our environment and financial resources

Newcastle Australia's strategic plan is guided by five key strategic pillars:

Leverage the University's Academic Excellence in Singapore

To create distinctiveness, enhance global reputation, achieve national and regional recognition

Research & Innovation

To create distinctiveness, enhance global reputation, achieve national and regional recognition

Human Capital Formation

To achieve sustainable development, to be distinctive and innovative

Operational Efficiency

To achieve financial sustainability and sustain a competitive advantage

Financial Sustainability

To leverage the University’s academic excellence, undertake research and innovation and invest on human capital formation

The above strategic pillars play a pivotal role in identifying our key strategic objectives and formulating the required strategies to achieve them.