Intro
Established in 1965, the University of Newcastle provides innovative and leading-edge research and education to the world. Operating on two main campuses, the largest is set on a 125 hectare natural bushland site at Callaghan (just 12 km west of Newcastle’s Business District). The other campus is on a picturesque 80 hectare site, about halfway between Newcastle and Sydney, in Ourimbah on the Central Coast.
The student population is 38,000, including about 3,000 international students form over 60 countries. The University employs close to 2,300 staff and offers over 150 undergraduate and postgraduate programs. With outstanding research and teaching facilities, well stocked libraries, award-winning buildings, a state-of-the-art sporting complex, shops and cafes, all within a natural bushland campus, the atmosphere at the University of Newcastle is relaxed and friendly.
The city of Newcastle offers a coastal landscape, surf beaches, historic sites and a vibrant nightlife.
The harbour waterfront is popular for locals and visitors with restaurants, parkland and waterfront attractions. In the city, you will find the coolest collection of cafes, restaurants and pubs. The climate is temperate with warm to hot summers and mild winters and Newcastle is only about 2 hours by train to Sydney.
Faculty/Program List
Faculty List
- Business
- Law
- Education
- Master of Teaching primary
- Master of Teaching secondary
- Engineering
- Architecture and the Built Environment
- Health
- Biomedical Science
- Pharmacy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Speech Pathology
- Science
- Information Technology
Current News
University of Newcastle latest news
University of Newcastle’s Passport To Success Engaging International Students
Recognized for its outstanding support of international students, a initiative has won the NSW International Student Award for community engagement in the education provider category.
The Student Experience Passport, designed as part of the University’s Language Centre’s Student Experience program, breaks down barriers and opens opportunities for international students to engage in meaningful connections with the community.
The small passport-style booklet features a range of extra-curricular activities that students can work through to familiarise themselves with a new campus and city, …
University Of Newcastle Researchers Recognized For Their Scientific Contributions
Two emerging researchers from the have been announced as winners of the prestigious 2018 NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Awards, which recognise the achievements of Australia’s outstanding young scientific researchers and communicators.
At a ceremony held in Sydney last night, Dr Andrew Gardner and Dr Serene Yoong were honoured for their vast contributions to the scientific field that have benefited the community and shared scientific knowledge with a range of audiences.
As a renowned concussion expert with Hunter New England Health (HNEH) and the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), …
University Of Newcastle Continues to Move Up QS World University Rankings
The is now ranked 214th in the prestigious 2019 QS World University Rankings announced today.
Moving up 10 places since last year, the University has achieved an impressive rise of 84 places in the QS Rankings since 2014.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Caroline McMillen, said today’s ranking in the independent global university league table result was an outstanding achievement that reflected the university’s international reputation for excellence in quality education, research and innovation. …
University Of Newcastle Establishes First Doctoral Training Centre
The has today launched its inaugural Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) focused on supporting the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector – the Advanced METS DTC.
Fostering collaborative PhD projects, the Advanced METS DTC is aimed at delivering innovative and transformational technologies and developing skilled innovators of the future.
Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Professor Kevin Hall, said Australian METS companies were global leaders in providing products and services throughout the mining value chain. …
University of Newcastle Academic Honoured for Graduating Global Citizens
A leading academic in international business studies from the has received national recognition for his quality teaching and sustained dedication to improving student learning outcomes.Associate Professor Brendan Boyle last night received a 2017 Teaching Excellence Award from the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT), for his innovative delivery modes that are helping students confidently complete their studies.
As an Irish expatriate and former international student himself, Associate Professor Boyle has used his own experiences to capitalise on the diversity of thought all students bring to his classroom. …
| At-A-Glance | |
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| Locations: | Newcastle, New South Wales – population 546,800 Central Coast, New South Wales – population 300,000 |
| Strengths: | 38,000 |
| Strengths: | Education, Health Science, Environment |
| Campus locations: | Newcastle Callaghan campus Newcastle City campus Ourimbah campus Port Macquarie campus Gosford campus Sydney campus |
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| CRICOS code 00109J | |