University of Newcastle

PROFILE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

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Ranked #227 Globally

QS World University Rangkings 2026

Ranked #2 in the world for Climate Action

The Impact Rankings 2025, reflecting leadership on SDG 13.

The University of Newcastle (UON) is a public research university in New South Wales with major campuses in Newcastle and on the Central Coast, plus a postgraduate campus in Sydney. It is known for practical, industry-linked learning, strong health and engineering programs, vibrant student life in a coastal city, and a growing City Campus anchored by NUspace and the Q Building. It is a top 250 university globally in major rankings and attracts students from over 100 countries.

ACHIEVEMENTS

University of Newcastle’s vision for the future is to be a world-leading university distinguished by its commitment to equity, excellence and engagement, creating a better future through innovation, research and education that transforms lives and communities.

  • Ranked Top 200 Universities in the World (QS World University Rankings 2026)
  • Ranked #2 in the World for Climate Action (THE Impact Rankings 2025)
  • Ranked Top 10 in the World for Good Health and Wellbeing (THE Impact Rankings 2025)
  • Ranked Top 250 in the World for Business and Management Studies (QS Subject Rankings 2025)
  • Ranked Top 200 in the World for Psychology (QS Subject Rankings 2025)
  • Awarded 5 Stars emphasis on Social Equity and Graduate Outcomes in national guides
  • Recognised as one of Australia’s leading research universities with 95 percent of research rated at or above world standard in ERA
  • Recipient of national teaching awards for excellence in learning and teaching
  • Pioneered problem-based learning and early clinical exposure in Australian medical education
  • Recognised for strong Indigenous engagement through the Wollotuka Institute
  • Awarded for regional impact and sustainable development initiatives in Australia

FACILITIES

  • Auchmuty Library, Callaghan
  • NUspace collaborative teaching spaces, Newcastle City
  • Q Building makerspaces and studios, Newcastle City
  • Hunter Medical Research Institute laboratories, Callaghan
  • Engineering workshops, Callaghan
  • Creative Industries studios and recording rooms, Newcastle City
  • Simulation suites for health, Central Coast Clinical School
  • Student Living precinct with study hubs, Callaghan

LOCATION

Callaghan Campus, Newcastle

University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308, Australia.

Newcastle City Campus (NUspace and Q Building)

Cnr King & Auckland Streets, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia.

Central Coast Ourimbah Campus

10 Chittaway Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258, Australia.

Sydney Campus (postgraduate focus)

55 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

Pre-university

  • Foundation Studies streams leading to more than 130 degrees
  • Degree Transfer and Degree Transfer Extended in Business, Engineering, IT, Health and related areas
  • Pre-Masters programs where applicable

Undergraduate

  • Architecture, Building, Construction
  • Business, Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics
  • Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science
  • Engineering disciplines including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Mechatronics
  • Education and Teaching
  • Health programs including Nursing, Medicine entry path programs, Nutrition, Physiotherapy
  • Sciences including Biological, Earth, Environmental, Physical
  • Psychology
  • Law and Criminology
  • Creative Industries and Communication

Post Graduate

  • MBA and specialist Business Masters
  • Data Science, IT, Cyber Security
  • Engineering Masters across major fields
  • Public Health, Health Science, Medical Statistics, Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Education, Social Work, Psychology including Clinical and Professional pathways
  • Architecture, Urban Design, Project Management
  • Communication and Creative Industries

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

AUD 0 (No application fee for direct international applicants)

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE

POST GRADUATE

AUD 27,200

AUD 36,000 – 49,000 per year

AUD 36,000 – 49,000 per year

Living Cost

Approximately AUD 1,500 – 2,300 per month (including accommodation)

ACCOMMODATION

on-campus
Student Living Towers, East Residence, On Campus

Studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and shared five or six bedroom apartments with study rooms on each floor, social and cinema spaces and barbecue areas. 2026 weekly fees are published for each room type.

on-campus
Barahineban Studios, On Campus

Self contained studio apartments around a central courtyard, self catered living and community spaces within the Student Living precinct.

on-campus
North Residence, On Campus

Lifestyle tower with studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and shared apartments plus study spaces and common areas.

on-campus
South Residence, On Campus

Configurations from studio to shared apartments with study rooms, music room and common room.

off-campus
Off Campus Accommodation Service, Off Campus

University supported off campus accommodation assistance for short and long term rental options near all campuses.

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