Why Choose Northumbria?
Northumbria University is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, a popular University city bustling with life and cultural activity, located in one of England's most beautiful and historic regions. Our campuses offer you a welcoming environment, a taste of British university life and a varied academic programme that meets your interests and academic needs
Our inspirational academics, cutting edge courses, outstanding facilities and extensive partner network means that we offer exceptional opportunities to learn from the best, enjoy every minute and give your career an edge:
Learn From The Best
At Northumbria, our experienced professors, academic experts and professional support staff are committed to giving you an educational experience that will set you up for life.
We offer cutting-edge courses that are at the forefront of current knowledge and practice and informed by global perspectives. We use our research to shape and enrich our teaching. Working together in an ambitious academic learning community, you will debate, discuss, challenge and advance your knowledge.
Inspirational lecturers, who are leaders in their discipline, will boost your independence, build your transferable skills and develop your critical thinking. Through innovative learning methods you will be encouraged to strengthen your ability to work and learn independently and challenged to put your subject knowledge into practice.
Enjoy Every Minute
Life is for living and Newcastle is full of life. One in six people in our city is a student so there’s an incredible amount of energy and countless activities to explore both within Newcastle and in the fantastic countryside and beaches beyond.
Our Students’ Union offers over 50 student societies, a packed events and entertainment calendar and, according to Which? University Guide 2014, we are ranked in the top 10 universities for sport in the UK. So, you can’t help but make friends and have fun throughout your time with us.
Courses on offer
The University offers over 500 courses and these are arranged into the following faculties:
- Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Faculty of Engineering and Environment
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
