Newcastle University
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1963
Overview
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and Malaysia.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1963Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | Newcastle upon TyneSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | ncl.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
Scholarships for international students
- NU International Study Centre VC's International Scholarships Check the official page
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships (Undergraduate) (2027) Check the official page
- Vice-Chancellor’s EU Scholarships Check the official page
Newcastle University's own scholarships page (opens in a new tab) (checked 14 Nov 2026)
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People who studied here
- Rowan Atkinson (opens in a new tab)English actor, comedian, and screenwriter (born 1955)
- Bryan Ferry (opens in a new tab)British singer (born 1945)
- Princess Eugenie of York (opens in a new tab)younger daughter of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson
- Chris Vance (opens in a new tab)British actor
- Lewis Fry Richardson (opens in a new tab)UK mathematician & polymath (1881–1953)
- Harold Jeffreys (opens in a new tab)British geophysicist and statistician (1891–1989)
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