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Study at Newcastle
Experience a university that celebrates you.
The University of Newcastle provides high quality education to prepare you for your future career. It's a place where you'll gain access to world-class programs, collaborative learning environments, scholarships, industry connections and real-world experience. Our innovative research program changes lives and leads the way to a better future.
What’s more, South Asian students get to experience a multicultural, diverse and safe city to study in and the right to work in Australia once you finish your studies.
Top 200
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university in the world
Top 200
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15 subjects ranked in the top 200 in the world
94.8%
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of our postgraduate graduates find employment within four months of graduating
89.5%
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of our undergraduate graduates find employment within four months of graduating
23000+
Work Integrated Learning experiences delivered each year at the University of Newcastle
Life on campus
For study and living, Newcastle and the Central Coast are more affordable than most major cities in Australia. The University of Newcastle makes it very easy for students to adjust to university life, whether you choose to live on or off campus.
We have a dedicated support team to help students adjust to the new environment. With self-contained apartments, dormitory-style shared accommodation or apartment towers with a cinema, communal commercial kitchens and music rooms, we have many options for student living.
How does Newcastle compare?
The good news is that Newcastle is more affordable when compared with most Australian capital cities across categorised including groceries, leisure activities and accommodation.
For accommodation, Newcastle is
- 60% cheaper than Sydney
- 22% cheaper than Melbourne
- 6% cheaper than Brisbane
Scholarships
Worried about the cost of studying in Australia? The University of Newcastle is one of the more affordable options for study in Australia.
We also offer many scholarship opportunities for South Asian students that can greatly reduce the cost of tuition and other study-related expenses.
International scholarships
Start from home fee waiver
Do not delay your study plans. Start studying online and finish your studies in Australia with the Start from Home Fee Waiver for commencing international students.
Career
opportunities
Over 90% of our undergraduates and 94.8% of our postgraduates gain employment within four months after graduating from our globally recognised and accredited programs.
Studying at the University of Newcastle
We want to help you make the most of your study experience in Australia. You will learn from world-class teaching staff at innovative facilities, interact with local and international students and experience Australian culture and way of life.
Build on your classroom theory with practical experience and increase your employability with Work Integrated Learning (WIL). These skills are learnt in actual or virtual workplace environments including clinical or professional placements, practicum or internships, as well as field work, community engagement activities and project-based learning.
The University of Newcastle also supports international students to study abroad as part of their education through numerous exchange partnerships we have with universities around the world.
Student highlights
Shiyun shines with new skills and confidence
Shiyun travelled from China to study a 3-year degree in Business, majoring in International Business and Marketing, at the University of Newcastle.
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Pak discovers the Newcastle study life from a UON alumnus
Pak decided to study a Bachelor of Business (marketing) at NUspace in the heart of the Newcastle CBD.
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Chulan relishes the Newcastle study life
Chulan is completing a Bachelor of Biotechnology. She is also the president of the Australia China Youth Association (ACYA) – a university club bringing young Chinese and Australian students together to unlock career opportunities and promote cross-cultural dialogue.
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Tandin Wangmo
Tandin Wangmo is currently the Head of Office and the National Project Coordinator for the Regional Office of South Asia, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), working out of Bhutan
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Kanishk Kumar
Kanishk Kumar (MBA, 2011; Master of Marketing, 2011) is a business development and market entry consulting professional, with a reputation for helping businesses grow.
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Cheena’s golden moment
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Exploring the unexpected through creative passion
Driven by his eagerness to discover the unknown, Harsimranjeet jumped from one end of the spectrum to the other at the University of Newcastle.
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Global impact in South Asia
News • 21 Jan 2021
University microplastics research in the United Nations spotlight
Recognised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as a world-leader in microplastics research, University of Newcastle’s Dr Thava Palanisami has been invited to speak at the Geneva Beat Plastic Pollution Dialogues and showcase University of Newcastle-based research on the world-stage.
News • 10 Aug 2020
Nanomaterials PhD student handpicked as global talent
A talented nanomaterials researcher, Ahmad Tabish, has been selected for the highly competitive Distinguished Talent Visa under the Government’s newly launched Global Talent Independent Program.
News • 20 Sep 2019
Newcastle nanotechnologist awarded prestigious international lecture
Leading the charge in translating basic materials research into real-world products, Professor Ajayan Vinu has been awarded the highly coveted C.N. Rao Distinguished Lecture on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT) Bombay – the highest ranked university in India*.
More about the University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.