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 35,000, 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
BusinessCurrent News
University of Newcastle latest news
University Of Newcastle Creative Wins Prestigious Fellowship
PhD candidate Stephanie Holm has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious Children’s Literature Fellowship from the State Library of Victoria.
Miss Holm, PhD candidate in the field of Natural History Illustration, will receive funding to develop a graphic novel exploring representations of Australian fauna and flora in early Australian children’s book publishing.
“I’m incredibly excited and elated to have this opportunity. Illustrating and books are two of my greatest interests, …
University of Newcastle – Location and Lifestyle
– Location and Lifestyle
Situated on the sunny East Coast of Australia, Newcastle is one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities – it attracts thousands of international students, every year. It has been ranked as the 5th Most Liveable City In The World by the Lonely Planet Guide (2011). Once you’ve experienced it for yourself, you’ll understand why.
Newcastle’s international students enjoy the area’s bustling culture, without the stress of more expensive Australian cities. …
Accommodation at The Uni of Newcastle Australia
ACCOMMODATION TYPES AT THE AUSTRALIA
I am often asked about accommodation and what is available to students and the best type of accommodation to get. The Australia have it explained perfectly! Note, temporary accommodation is a great way to start. Have somewhere to go to when you land and while you attend orientation week etc!
TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONInternational students who are intending to live off-campus generally choose to stay somewhere temporarily (approximately 3 – 10 days) while they source more permanent housing. …
Want to live on Campus @ Uni of NewcastleAustralia?
Want to live on campus at the in Australia. Well, you can for a bit cheaper now that they’ve waived the application fee!
The (UoN) has waived the $100 application fee for living on campus. Students can apply now free of charge to be part of our vibrant living environment.
Living on campus at the offers a range of unique benefits to students that simply can’t be found in other accommodation. …
KOM on YouTube
Today’s blog will contain very little text. I wanted to give you all a break on the Monday before Christmas, I know, I know, I’m too good. So, take a break from reading for today and watch and listen to the great videos we have on our Youtube channel below. You’ll find video’s for individual universities, video’s on their different programs and faculty’s, the university itself and life in the cities and towns surrounding them! …
| At-A-Glance | |
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| Locations: | Newcastle, New South Wales – population 546,800 Central Coast, New South Wales – population 300,000 |
| Strengths: | 36,000 |
| Strengths: | Education, Health Science, Environment |
| Campus locations: | Callaghan (Newcastle) Ourimbah (Central Coast) |
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| CRICOS code 00109J | |