The University of Newcastle was established in 1965 and has become one of Australia’s most innovative institutions. Over 39,000 students attend the university, with more than 7,600 originating from over 120 countries outside Australia.
The main Newcastle campus is divided between the lush natural landscape of Callaghan and the buzzing City Precinct. Its state-of-the-art facilities include five libraries that together house more than 1.3 millions texts and provide access to over 80,000 electronic journals. Cutting-edge gym and sporting facilities, a variety of cafes and bars, busy shopping areas and a wide range of health practices allow students to truly live the UON life. These service the many students who live on-campus, including the largest international on-campus community in Australia.
Academically, great emphasis is placed on the relationship between the student and professional life, with around 90% of its graduate programs including the opportunity for a work-integrated learning component. The University continues to excel across major rankings. It was recently named the No.1 University in Australia Under 50 Years of Age and is currently ranked in the Top 3% of universities in the world by Times Higher Education and QS World Rankings.
Why Newcastle?
Situated on the sunny East Coast of Australia, Newcastle is one of the world’s most beautiful coastal cities. It has been ranked as the 5th Most Livable City In The World by the Lonely Planet Guide. Once you’ve experienced it for yourself, you’ll understand why!