Newcastle University (N21)

UCAS code: N21

Newcastle University is a future-focused institution with a long history of delivering high quality education, alongside a reputation for academic excellence. As a founding member of the elite Russell Group, Newcastle is known for world-class, royally recognised research and innovative teaching methods covering a comprehensive portfolio of subjects.
Source: Newcastle University Students' Union

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How students describe this university

Source: The Which? University student survey

We asked more than 11,000 undergraduates to say how far they would describe their uni as having the following characteristics. We carry out this analysis where we have scores from at least 30 students. You can also see whether these ratings are high, medium or low compared to other universities.

Political

62%

Medium

Sporty

70%

Medium

Varied union activities

75%

High

Diverse local nightlife

93%

High

Creative

64%

Medium

Vital stats

Sources: NSS, DLHE & HESA

Average graduate salary £24.8k High

% of graduates in work or further study 92% High

Teaching satisfaction score 84% Medium

Number of students

27,660

students attended last year

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

76%

of students are undergrads

Full-time / Part-time

of students are part-time

Male / Female

47%

of students are male

Young / Mature

of students aged over 21

UK / Non-UK

17%

of students here are from outside the UK

What students say about this university

317 comments (81 students)

- The uni life in Newcastle is just amazing. There’s always so much to do and always a night out to enjoy if you want to! The Wednesday night sports socials are so much fun. Newcastle as a city in the day is so lovely there’s so many fun things to occupy your time with in such a close proximity and the Quay Side is beautiful
  
  2024, 1st year student, Geography
  
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- Course load is difficult, a lot of work outside of lectures is needed. Lecturers could be better, quite a few just read off of the slides, altho a few are exceptionally good at explaining difficult concepts. Multiple guest lecturers who are specialists in their respective fields already, only 4 months in and do genuinely feel like ive learnt a lot and am achieveing something
  
  2024, 1st year student, Medicine
  
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- Overall great city, great nightlife and social life. Accomodation is very nice, wifi is an issue at accomodations, but no issues while in uni buildings.
  
  2024, 1st year student, Medicine
  
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- Not used many, but lecturers, clinical staff and anatomy specialists have been very helpful when help has been requested. Students from older years have been very helpful
  
  2024, 1st year student, Medicine
  
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- People are friendly, loads of good places for nightlife and social events in the day, not seen too much antisocial behaviour, except the odd one or two. Uni accom is very close to town so well positioned to enjoy a day/night out.
  
  2024, 1st year student, Medicine
  
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- Overall, I really enjoy my university. I am really impressed by how many digital resources and tools it uses (canvas, university application, various tools for classes) and I can see that the teachers genuinely want to help us learn which I think is incredibly important. All of my teachers seem very approachable and aside from some administration-related problems, I have not had any problems with getting in touch or asking help from staff. I love the university's campus, it has everything from a co-op to fast food restaurants to a lovely view and an even lovelier library that is accessible every day by students of any field.
  
  2024, 1st year student, Modern Languages
  
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