Location:Ellison Place Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8ST UK ,
Description
Northumbria University, in Newcastle upon Tyne, is an expanding multicultural learning community, with excellent links with further and higher education, industry and commerce throughout the UK, Europe and beyond.
Renowned for the excellence of its teaching, as well as for preparing students for the world of work, Northumbria also provides research opportunities for professional reflective practice.
Situated in the north-east of England, Northumbria has two separate campuses. The largest, City Campus, is situated in the centre of Newcastle upon Tyne opposite the Civic Centre and has recently been extended with the building of a £100 million+ development at City Campus East. Coach Lane Campus is situated in a leafy suburb of the city, 3 miles from City Campus and linked by the University's free bus service.
Our web site is constantly being updated and redeveloped to provide you with as much up-to-date information as is possible. If you are unable to see a link on this page to the subject area you are interested in, please use the Search facility for further details.
For most postgraduate and undergraduate taught courses, applications can be made using the University Application Form for International Students. This form is available to download on the right hand side of this page. Return your application direct to the International Office or to one of the University's official overseas representatives.
Undergraduate Applications
Applications for most undergraduate courses should normally be made through UCAS, the UK's Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. For further information on this process, contact the Admissions office (contact details can be found on individual course description page).
Postgraduate Applications
For most postgraduate taught courses, applications can be made direct using the University's International Application Form. A copy of this form and the relevant notes for guidance can be downloaded from the right hand side of this page. Or alternatively a copy can be requested from the International Office.
Completed forms should be returned direct to the International Office or one of its offices overseas.
Research Applications
The Research Application Form is available to download from the Graduate School's "How to apply" page, accessible by clicking the link on the right of this page.
Terms and conditions of offer
Offers issued by the University are subject to its Terms and Conditions of Offer, a copy of which is available to download from this page.
In addition applicants are required to comply with the University’s Handbook of Student Regulations.
What to include
So that direct applications can be evaluated, please complete all sections of the form. If applying direct, the following should be enclosed:
* A photocopy of any English language qualifications
* A photocopy of academic certificates and details of results in each subject. If not in English, also include a certified translation
* A summary resume of any work experience and any other relevant activities
* Two references
* A photocopy of your passport (personal details page only)
* For art, design or architectural design and management courses only: at least 15 different samples of artwork (eg 35mm slides, CD ROM, colour prints)
When to apply
Each course has a different closing date for receipt of direct applications (details on enquiry). However some programmes are more popular than others and can fill up quickly. It is therefore recommended that applications are submitted as early as possible. Where to send your application
Once you have completed your application, you will need to submit it, together with the required documents, to one of the following addresses, depending on where you live.
If you live in Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam or Myanmar please send your application to our Thailand Office:
Northumbria University c/o York Institute 283/43 Home Place Bldg 9Fl. Sukhumvit 55 (Thonglor 13) Bangkok 10110 THAILAND
If you are from any other country in South East Asia (including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines), or Pakistan, please send your application to our Malaysia Office:
Northumbria University A-8-3, 8th Floor, Northpoint Midvalley City 1, Medan Syed Putra Utara, 59200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
If you live in India please submit your application to our Liaison Office:
Northumbria University Liaison Office Flat No. B-308 / B-309, 3rd floor, Somdutt Chambers -1 5, Bhikaji Cama Place New Delhi – 66 INDIA
If you live in P.R.China please send your application to our China Office:
Northumbria University Room 702, Block B Winterless Centre Jia 1, Xi Da Wang Road Chaoyang District Beijing 100026 P. R. CHINA
If you are from any other country, please send your application direct to the Newcastle office at the following address:
Northumbria University International Office 21/22 Ellison place Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE1 8ST UNITED KINGDOM
Infrastructure & Facilities
University Residences
We expect to be able to offer a place to most new non-local students who apply in good time for accommodation. Local students can apply but are unlikely to be offered a place in residences before mid September.
You can download a copy of our Accommodation Brochure and Information for Residents by clicking the links at the right hand side of this page. For further details about all halls of residence, go to the University Residences link. Have a look at our 360 degree Campus Panoramas by following the link to the right.
Private Accommodation
Accommodation Services staff are on hand all year to offer information and advice about all aspects of student accommodation and advise on such things as landlord/tenant problems.
Read our flat-finding guide for information on looking for a place to live in the private sector.
Advantages of studying at Northumbria University
Undergraduate We offer a wide range of full-time and part-time courses including BA, BSc and BEng, as well as Foundation degrees.
Postgraduate Available taught programmes include Postgraduate Certificates and Diplomas, MA, MRes and MSc awards.
Part-time We have over 200 courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level, which can be studied on a part-time basis either during the day or evening only.
Distance Learning These are courses that require little or no attendance at the University - also known as flexible or open learning.
Research Visit our Graduate School pages to learn more about available MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorate awards.
Short Courses We offer a number of professional programmes and specially tailored short courses.
International Students
Northumbria University is a truly international university with students from all over the world studying on our programmes, either on our campuses in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne or at one of our many partner institutions worldwide
Many students choose Northumbria because of its reputation as one of Britain's best modern universities. They are usually looking for a well-regarded qualification that will help them in their future career. This is why we ensure that our courses provide the knowledge and practical skills that employers are looking for.
We have a long tradition of welcoming international students and we make a special effort to make you feel at home. Our wonderful location, our excellent facilities and the great social life mean that your time at Northumbria should be an enjoyable and memorable one.
In addition to welcoming overseas students, the University also actively seeks collaborations and partnerships with reputable educational institutions throughout the world. The University acts as an education, training and consultative agency to overseas governmental and corporate sector organisations, and to centres of learning world-wide. The University is also a registered consultant with the World Bank.
