Newcastle continues to invest millions in its campuses to create a first-class student learning environment.

The university's library service is based across three libraries on the city campus and offers extensive print and electronic resources, in addition to flexible learning spaces.

Subject-specific facilities at Newcastle include two commercial farms, a biological field station, a sea-going research vessel, and a coastal station. There is also a range of labs and clinical skills suites, as well as media and art studios. Learning is enhanced by the university's partnership in Newcastle Helix, a global centre for science and technology. The site is home to Newcastle's triple-accredited Business School and the School of Computing's Urban Sciences Building.

The university also provides indoor and outdoor sports facilities, with state-of-the-art equipment and training spaces.

Newcastle University students on Whatuni say:

''Always something to do and great facilities. The campus is beautiful.''

''Great Location and amazing facility.''

''The uni is near my accommodation and near the other buildings.''

Undergraduate students are guaranteed accommodation in their first year at Newcastle, providing they meet necessary eligibility criteria.

All university accommodation is situated close to the main campus and Newcastle city centre. Accommodation is self-catered, in either university-owned or partnership residences. From student villages to traditional halls and modern city residences, the university provides accommodation styles to suit all budgets and needs.

Newcastle University students on Whatuni say:

''I love the location and how I have a double bed and en-suite. Everyone is so helpful if I have a problem.''

''I like my flat mates and the layout of Marris house with kitchen in between the bedrooms and the sofa.''

''I loved my halls, was very close to the main campus, everyone was so friendly and I made amazing friends with my flat and neighbouring flats.''

Newcastle provides millions of pounds in financial support for its undergraduate students. Scholarships, bursaries and financial support are awarded based on academic excellence, sporting achievement, and personal or financial circumstances. Extra financial help to meet living costs is also available through a dedicated Student Financial Support Fund.

Newcastle's Opportunity Scholarships, which are assessed based on household income, award up to £ 2,000 per year to eligible students. There is also the St Nicholas' Educational Trust Scholarship which supports students attending the university from Newcastle and the surrounding area, and Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarships, which help applicants from asylum-seeker backgrounds attend the university.

Newcastle also offers a range of subject specific scholarships and elite athlete scholarships. For full details and eligibility criteria for all available funding available, prospective students should consult Newcastle's scholarships and bursaries information page.

At Newcastle University, annual tuition fees for undergraduate students are set at £9,790 for 2026/27. Tuition fees are set to increase in each subsequent academic year, subject to government set fee increases.

Further information on tuition fees, including information on fees for EU and international students, can be found on university's tuition fees information page.

Students are at the forefront of Newcastle University's boundary-pushing vision for the future. Undergraduate degree programmes at Newcastle are designed to ensure students are challenged and empowered to learn. Undergraduate students at the university are provided with the space and support to experiment, develop professionally, and discover their passion.

Undergraduate degrees at Newcastle are three, four, or five years in length, depending on the subject studied. Students can choose from over 185 courses at the university, with single subject and joint honours options available. Additionally, students can blend two or three courses to create their own bespoke learning pathway through Newcastle's combined honours programme.

Teaching quality is very high at Newcastle, and students at the university are instructed by world-class experts who are leading academics in specialist fields. Newcastle's pioneering research informs teaching at undergraduate level, where students are equipped with the transferable skills and knowledge needed to succeed in both academia and industry. Strong links with national and multinational industries shape degrees at Newcastle, and students can achieve professional accreditation or study a degree that offers a graduate pathway to accreditation.

In-degree opportunities at Newcastle include work shadowing, work experience, internships, and participation in industry sponsored events. Through the university's dynamic global opportunities programme, students also have access to a range of study abroad options.

Newcastle University students on Whatuni say:

''We get a lot of contact with tutors and support.''

''I like the structure of my academic week and never feel too overwhelmed with anything.''

''My course is amazing. It's taught to an excellent standard and the lecturers are all very friendly and make sure we know when and where to talk to them if ever we had an issue.''

Newcastle University is a global leader in a number of key research areas, with research specialties in subjects including ageing and health, culture and creative arts, data, energy and cities. With a growing portfolio of centres of research excellence, the university is pioneering solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing the world today.

The university is a partner in the £350 million Newcastle Helix, a global centre for science, technology, research and education. It hosts three national innovation centres in ageing, data and rural enterprises, and is a university partner of The Alan Turing Institute for data science and artificial intelligence.

Newcastle is also home to an Urban Observatory, the largest sensor deployment in the UK, and the largest set of open environmental monitoring data in the world.

As a Russell Group university, Newcastle's strengths as a research-intensive university informs approaches to learning and teaching at undergraduate level. Known for academic excellence, Newcastle was ranked as the 15^th best university in the UK for Global Research Power by the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).

Newcastle University students on Whatuni say:

''Teaching staff here are exceptionally kind to students and are willing to go an extra mile to help.''

''I like how passionate each of my lecturers are about the module they are teaching as it really enhances the whole learning process and thus I feel more inclined to be interested.''

''The uni also offers personal tutors we can speak too and peer mentors for the first semester to help students settle in and give advice (particularly when it comes to first exams).''

Multicultural, vibrant and friendly, Newcastle is the capital of North East England. One in every six people in the city is a student. Newcastle is also one of the most affordable cities in the UK, with a low cost of living, low student rents and discounted student travel.

Newcastle has a rich heritage, with glorious green spaces and beautiful architecture. It also provides students with a diverse range of shops, a food scene influenced by cultures from around the world, exciting nightlife, and world-class arts and culture.

With over 240 student societies, there's something for everyone at Newcastle University, from hobby groups to degree-related societies, sports clubs and special interest groups.

Newcastle University's Students' Union (NUSU) is run by students, for students. As well as representing its student membership, it provides volunteering opportunities and student support. The SU also offers student media opportunities through the Courier weekly student newspaper, Newcastle Student Radio and NUTV.

Spaces managed by the SU include a 1,500-capacity performance space that hosts club nights, regular gigs and events, as well as a bar, a shop and a variety of food outlets.

Newcastle University students on Whatuni say:

''It's been fun I would recommend to other people.''

''Good gym facilities at the sports centre and reasonably priced for availability. Lots of affordable places to eat such as Dough Daze for a slice of pizza.''

''Newcastle uni is an amazing place to study. It's in a great location as you're never far from town and it has plenty to offer.''

Newcastle provides its students with a range of support services to help them settle into their life at the university and complete their studies. On arrival, students are supported by experience personal tutors and peer mentors as they adjust to university life. There is also an academic skills team who facilitate learning support, assessment preparation, and study and research skills development.

A comprehensive range of health and wellbeing support services are available to all students at the university. Student support services at Newcastle include mental health support services, disability support services, and faith support via the university's chaplaincy. These services are complemented by an advice centre and a welfare and support service, run by the students' union.

Students are at the heart of everything that Newcastle does. To help with the rising costs of living, the university has increased its support and resources by over £ 1.7 million, launching new practical initiatives and schemes including subsidised meals on campus and laundry services. Newcastle has also boosted existing schemes, such as hardship funds and participation bursaries, while increasing financial advice and assistance services.

Newcastle University students on Whatuni say:

''The support given from staff is the best part about it.''

''Good support for students which is well advertised and easy to access.''`

''Really supportive clinicians.''

Developing the employability of students is at the forefront of undergraduate courses at Newcastle. In recognition of its commitment to career development, the university received 5 QS Stars (2025) for student employability.

The university's commitment to career development is evident. Almost all undergraduate degrees at Newcastle are offered with the opportunity to spend nine to 12 months undertaking professional work placements, and many degrees at the university contain an integrated year-long work placement. Students also have the option to study careers related modules and take part in the ncl+ Award to build their enterprise and employability skills while gaining academic credit.

Support from Newcastle's dedicated careers service is available both during a student's studies and for up to three years after graduation. The careers service helps students find placements, internships or work experience as thy explore professional career options through workshops and insight events. The careers service also help students market their skills and experience while preparing for interview success.

Through Newcastle's START UP programme students can start or grow a business or independent career. The START UP programme provides one-to-one career coaching and advice, business and skills development workshops, access to free city-centre co-working spaces, and equity-free grant funding of up to £ 3,000. There are over 200 START UP supported businesses currently trading, and generating a combined annual turnover of over £155 million, after developing through the programme at Newcastle.