Full-year undergraduate and postgraduate taught students are guaranteed accommodation in their first year (eligibility criteria apply).
Rooms offering both catered and self-catering options are available in university-owned or managed-partnership residences. All accommodation is located close to campus and the city centre – easily reached on foot, or by reliable, fast and frequent public transport.
From vibrant student villages to traditional halls and modern city-centre residences, there’s a style of accommodation to suit all students and budgets. Couples, family, and accessible accommodation is also available.
On-site support in university-owned accommodation (office hours only), CCTV, entry phone systems and help points ensure residences are safe and secure. The university security team is on call 24/7 and free app, SafeZone, connects students directly to on-campus security.
A dedicated Accommodation team and ResLife programme of support, activities, socials and life-skills classes, help students settle into university life.
The university offers a bookable Airport Meet and Greet Service for international students – welcoming students at Newcastle International Airport and taking them to their student accommodation.
Newcastle University students on Whatuni says:
“Everyone lives in Jesmond which is a really nice suburb and walking distance to uni! Always feel safe walking around.”
“Would recommend park view near campus.”
“Nice new rooms with en suites, nice big kitchen with lots of fridge & cooking space.”
Newcastle University continues to invest millions in its city-centre campus to create a first-class student and research environment. On- and off-campus subject-specific facilities are 5-star (QS Stars 2023) and include:
Due to open in 2024, the £110m Stephenson Building will provide an engineering hub for world-leading research and education.
Learning is also enhanced by the university’s partnership in the £350 million Newcastle Helix, a global centre for science, technology, research and education. This site hosts Newcastle University’s triple-accredited Business School and the Urban Sciences Building which is home to the School of Computing.
A multi-award-winning library service is based across four libraries on campus offering extensive print and e-resources, Special Collections of rare books and manuscripts of historical significance, innovative learning spaces and PC clusters.
The university has also recently invested £32m in exceptional indoor and outdoor sports facilities including state-of-the-art equipment and training spaces.
Newcastle University students on Whatuni says:
“The campus is fascinating with historic building up to contemporary ones.”
“Lovely campus.”
“Campus is beautiful and library is amazing.”
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
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You'll be shocked by the number of clubs and societies on offer at Newcastle University. There's something for everyone! As well as being able to pick different clubs and societies, most courses let you choose modules at different points through your degree.
As well as personalising your course through optional modules, you may have the chance to do a work placement during your studies. Developing your professional skills through work placements is a great way to add to your CV and boost your employability.
If you want a job you love (and who doesn't?), getting a job in a field you're passionate about is a great place to start. By studying a subject you really enjoy, you'll be qualified for a range of jobs relating to that subject, which you'll hopefully love.
For those who aren't ready to give up on education after an undergraduate degree, you'll have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate study such as a master's or even a PhD.
Newcastle University's accommodation is designed to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. All your bills are included in your rent, you'll have free WiFi and your rent also includes security and maintenance.
You'll have access to communal areas like kitchen and dining facilities, where you can socialise with other students you're living with. Disabled students will find several rooms adapted in accessible halls to suit a range of access requirements.
