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Northumbria University

Es. 1969 | Aetas Discendi

Type of Institution

Public

Number of Students

32,570

Student Faculty Ratio

18.94

Internationality Factor

25%

Avg Tuition per Student

£7,636

Net assets (2024)

£261.9 milion

Total Income

£329.5 milion

Nobel Laureates

N/A

  • About
  • Campus life
  • Academic Requirements
  • Eco
  • Programs
  • Courses
  • Year Founded
  • Fun Facts
  • Public Figures

About

Northumbria University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is a well-regarded institution celebrated for its research-intensive approach and commitment to providing a high-quality education to its students. As a forward-thinking university, it inspires students with the motto 'Take on Tomorrow,' preparing them to become future leaders in both academia and the industry.

The university boasts a strong reputation for academic excellence, underscored by a rich history of innovative research contributions. Over the past decade, Northumbria University has invested approximately £250 million in the redevelopment and regeneration of its campus...

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Ellison Building, Ellison Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST
+44(0)1912326002

Campus life

Gender Population Graph

Female54%
Male46%
Not known0%
Other0%

Staff Distribution Graph

Academic53%
Non-academic47%

Student Distribution Graph

First degree62%
Postgraduate (taught)32%
Other undergraduate4%
Postgraduate (research)2%

Domicile per Region Graph

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements vary by course but generally require a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject for a taught master's course. Northumbria University is known for its accessibility and therefore many postgraduate courses are open to students with an undergraduate degree in a different subject area. Most courses require a personal statement and some may require a portfolio of work. For research degrees, applicants are expected to have an honours degree (at least 2:2) and a master's degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants without these qualifications must demonstrate their intellectual competence and relevant work experience to be considered for entry.

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Eco

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Programs

Student Distribution Graph

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Creative Arts and Design
  • Business and Management
  • Education
  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Medicine and Health

Courses

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Year Founded

1880

Rutherford College of Technology is founded.

1969

Rutherford College of Technology merges with the College of Art & Industrial Design to become Newcastle Polytechnic.

1992

Newcastle Polytechnic gains university status and is renamed Northumbria University.

Public Figures

Ross Noble

Comedian and alumnus

Andrew Strauss

Former England cricket team captain and honorary graduate

Donna Air

Actress and alumna

Contact

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Ellison Building, Ellison Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8ST
+44(0)1912326002

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